School Bus Fleet Magazine

Sept. 21-23, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ

Alternative Fuels

Explore the fuels and powertrains moving school buses beyond diesel, including electric, propane, gasoline, natural gas, renewable fuels, and biofuels. Find fleet experiences, infrastructure guidance, cost considerations, and the latest vehicle developments.

Yellow full-size school bus traveling along a tree-lined road beneath the words “Gas is Back!” in a School Bus Fleet graphic.

Articles

Why Gasoline School Buses Are Making a Comeback

Gasoline is gaining ground in full-size school buses. See how today’s options stack up against diesel on cost, maintenance, emissions, performance, and more.

Catalyst Mobility: Building Clean Transportation Together

News

CALSTART and Forth Combine to Form Catalyst Mobility

News

EPA Opens $180M DERA Funding Round for Diesel Upgrades

A yellow RIDE Type D electric school bus is parked along a tree-lined street outside a school.

Articles

The Secret Life of an Electric School Bus Battery

News•by News/Media Release•March 14, 2022

RWC Group Appointed Dealer for GreenPower in Three States

The dealer will sell GreenPower's all-electric Type D BEAST school bus in Arizona, Washington, and in Clark County, Nevada.

News•March 9, 2022

New Data Tracks 26% Growth of Zero-Emission Bus, Truck Availability

The new data was unveiled by CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program and campaign.

News•by Wes Platt•March 8, 2022

EPA Announces ARP and DERA School Bus Rebate Award Recipients

And, in the weeks ahead, the EPA plans to release details of the new Clean School Bus rebate program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Videos•by Wes Platt•March 7, 2022

Powering Up

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent news headlines from the pupil transportation industry - including Zum's effort to add electric buses to its fleet, starting in the San Francisco Bay Area.

News•by News/Media Release•March 3, 2022

Levo Helping Illinois District's Zero-Emission School Bus Fleet Program

Levo will deliver a full suite of services to support the district's zero-emission fleet conversion - from site planning and construction, to installation of infrastructure and electric vehicle supply equipment, and utility engagement.

News•by News/Media Release•March 3, 2022

Zum Rolls Out First Electric School Buses

Six buses were deployed across the San Francisco Bay area. The company also announced it secured two grants for more than 35 EV buses for the Oakland Unified School District.

News•by News/Media Release•March 2, 2022

Navistar Plans Zero-Emissions Showcase Tour

The new NEXT Experience Trailer will make stops at more than 50 International Truck and IC Bus Dealers, and some trade shows.

News•by News/Media Release•March 2, 2022

First Student Adds Electric Buses to Canadian Fleet

The student transportation company purchased more than 200 Lion Electric school buses in 2021. Now First Student is starting to receive the vehicles in Quebec.

News•by News/Media Release•March 1, 2022

Partnership Formed to Help Electric School Bus Transition Plans

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) are working together to pick three school districts for assistance with electric school bus transitioning.

News•by News/Media Release•February 25, 2022

Lion Electric Reports Increased Revenue, Lower Profits

The company, which builds all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles - including school buses - reported delivery of 71 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to 46 during the same period in 2020.

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