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NewsJuly 6, 2021

Arizona District Adds its First Electric School Bus

Cartwright School District #38 secures funding to purchase one 84-passenger Blue Bird electric school bus, in addition to a Level 2 charging station.

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NewsJune 29, 2021

Canada Approves $30M for Zero-Emission School Bus Project

The investment supports the purchase of up to 280 zero-emission school buses for members of the Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 28, 2021

5 Questions: Johana Vicente on Link Between Electric School Buses, Environmental Justice

The national director of grassroots community nonprofit Chispa discusses its advocacy of electric school buses in low-income communities and communities of color, which are most impacted by transportation pollution.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 22, 2021

Missouri District Finds Cost Savings With Propane School Buses

Fort Zumwalt School District R-II saves nearly $70,000 per year on fuel since adding 70 propane school buses to its fleet.

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NewsJune 18, 2021

Phoenix Motorcars Launches EV Charging Solutions for U.S. Market

The powerful, compact, all-in-one EV charging solutions come in a variety of configurations to serve both residential and commercial customer needs, with 24/7 network support, two-year warranties, and extended warranty options.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Copper Development Association to Launch Electric School Bus Coalition

Comprising school bus manufacturers and dealers, electric utilities, non-governmental organizations, and material providers, the coalition aims to drive adoption of electric bus fleets and the infrastructure needed to support them.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 15, 2021

Philadelphia District Seeks Transition to Gasoline, Electric School Buses

The School District of Philadelphia is making strides to transition from an all-diesel fleet by purchasing a total of 16 gasoline-powered buses from IC Bus and five electric buses from The Lion Electric Co.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 10, 2021

5 Tips for Electric School Bus Training With First Responders

From dealing with a new electric powertrain and battery technology to different maintenance and safety requirements, the proper training can help ensure a successful emergency response.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 10, 2021

Traveling Nonprofit Project Schools Oregon Districts on Electric Buses

The Electric Bus Learning Project conducts what is reportedly the state’s first-ever electric school bus tour. The project aims to educate school and public transportation operators on various aspects of electrification.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 8, 2021

2 School Districts Use VW Funds for Electric Buses

Washington County (Tenn.) Schools and Snoqualmie Valley (Wash.) School District add electric buses to their fleets after receiving a portion of their state’s Volkswagen settlement funds.

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