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Alt-Fuel Moves: EV Charging Expansion & Fleet Deployments

From EV charging growth to V2G testing and new bus deployments, districts and providers advance alt-fuel goals amid challenges.

EPA Proposes to Repeal All GHG Emissions Standards

The federal agency has issued a proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines to restore consumer choice and save on regulatory costs.

Buses lined while fueling at Orange Grove Charter School.

News•by Staff•August 4, 2025

South Carolina Charter School Converts Fleet To Run on Renewable Natural Gas

By converting its diesel buses to run on RNG, Orange Grove Charter School is cutting emissions and saving $750 a month through a fuel cost reduction.

News•by Amanda Huggett•July 30, 2025

How to Claim the $40,000 Tax Credit for Your Electric School Bus

Heard of the 45W or 30C tax credits? If not, we got you! Here’s a summary of who is eligible to claim it and the timelines to apply for electric school bus funding. Hurry, though, because timelines have moved up!

An orange and white graphic with text reading, "Vehicle-to-Everything Charging for Georgia School Buses."

News•by Staff•July 28, 2025

Georgia Power Plan Brings V2X Charging to School Buses

Funding approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission supports a new pilot program to equip 10 school districts with electric bus charging infrastructure.

Black and white image of the back of a school bus in a city with text reading "New York Adds Funding for Zero-Emission Buses".

News•by News/Media Release•July 24, 2025

New York Announces Additional $200M in Funding for Electric School Bus Adoption

The state's school bus incentive program makes clean buses and charging infrastructure more affordable for public schools.

News•by Elora Haynes•July 22, 2025

Oklahoma District Rolls Out Propane Buses, Bringing Cleaner and Cooler Rides

New propane buses with air conditioning, safety tech, and cleaner emissions bring comfort and efficiency to Broken Arrow Public Schools students and staff.

Illinois circled with red marker on a map with text reading, "Illinois EPA funds 46 news electric school buses."

News•by Staff•July 15, 2025

Illinois EPA Funds 46 New All-Electric School Buses

Just over $13 million in grants will replace diesel buses with electric models, cutting emissions and boosting clean pupil transportation in the state.

Articles•July 10, 2025

4 Reasons I Chose Propane Autogas Buses as a School District Transportation Director

Take a peek inside the decision-making process that led to a more reliable, cleaner fleet, according to a former district director-turned PERC manager.

District official posing with a RIDE electric school bus.

News•by Elora Haynes•July 8, 2025

New York District Rolls Out First RIDE Electric School Bus in Push for Greener Transit

The new addition signals Lake Shore Central’s steps toward fleet electrification, with support from Gorman Enterprises and RIDE Mobility.

News•by News/Media Release•July 2, 2025

Rhode Island School's Electric Buses Reach 100K Milestone

The public charter school's 24 new electric buses operated by Durham School Services have already reached an electrifying milestone.

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