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•December 7, 2021

Meritor to Supply Powertrain for Thomas Built Buses

Starting in 2024, Meritor will provide powertrains for the all-electric Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley produced by the Daimler Trucks North America subsidiary.

News•December 7, 2021

Partnership Aims to Update 10,000 Buses to Electric

The deal between SEA Electric and Midwest Transit Equipment is expected to see all-electric Type A and C buses phased in over the next five years.

News•December 2, 2021

New York School Transport Company Partners with AMPLY Power

Pioneer Transportation Company in New York City enters a 5-year agreement with AMPLY Power to receive charging-as-a-service and will convert five of its diesel buses to electric.

News•November 24, 2021

Missouri School Districts Receive EPA Diesel Reduction Grants

Five Missouri districts and a school bus company received $672,540 in grants they can use for newer, cleaner alt-fuel buses.

News•November 18, 2021

Electric Buses Join Routes in Virginia School District

The five Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses were purchased by Alexandria City Public Schools through the Dominion Energy Electric School Bus Program.

News•by Wes Platt•November 17, 2021

Georgia Roadshow Advocates Tout Alternative Fuel Options

The second of three Clean Energy Roadshow events made a stop at Mercer University in Macon.

News•November 16, 2021

GreenPower Projects Positivity Over 2nd Quarter Results

Fraser Atkinson, GreenPower Motor Company CEO, noted accelerated vehicle deliveries and sales-related improvements during the company's fiscal second quarter.

News•November 16, 2021

Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow Wraps Up This Week

Showcase of propane, natural gas, and electric vehicle alternatives makes final stops in Macon and Savannah.

News•by Wes Platt•November 15, 2021

President Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill into Law

School transportation advocates praised the bipartisan legislation, which includes efforts against illegal bus passing, and provides $5 billion for electric and low-emission school buses.

News•November 12, 2021

Minnesota Schools Benefit from Electric Bus Pilot Project Grants

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) awarded more than $2.1 million to five recipients to allow a shift from diesel to electric school buses.

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