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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 30, 2021

Electric School Bus Maintenance: Key Similarities, Differences

Some components under the hood, such as hoses and coolant, are the same. Key differences include the need to disable batteries during repairs, a noise generator, and significantly fewer parts in an electric motor.

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NewsMarch 24, 2021

Illinois District Receives Blue Bird V2G-Capable Electric School Bus

The operational DC fast charge vehicle-to-grid capable school bus is the first of its kind to be delivered in North America, according to the school bus manufacturer. The bus will be used to serve Pekin Public School District 108.

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NewsMarch 24, 2021

Pennsylvania District Adds 5 Propane School Buses

North Penn School District purchases the buses using a $142,128 grant from the state’s Department of Environmental Protection.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson March 19, 2021

2 Colorado Districts Receive Electric School Buses

Boulder Valley School District and West Grand School District 1-JT are the first districts in the state to receive electric school buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2021

Lion Electric, Geotab Develop Electric-Vehicle Telematics

Lion Electric and Geotab worked together to develop a new advanced telematics system specifically for electric vehicles, called LionBeat.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson March 18, 2021

Bringing Electric School Buses on Board: How Dealers Can Help

Assisting with funding, setting up delivery timelines, and providing training are just some of the ways dealers can help support districts in rolling out electric buses.

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NewsMarch 16, 2021

Lion Electric to Build Battery Manufacturing Plant, Innovation Center in Quebec

The electric vehicle manufacturer expects the plant, projected to begin operating in 2023, to significantly cut manufacturing costs. The innovation center will research new technological advancements.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 15, 2021

New to Electric School Bus Adoption? Experienced Operators Share 6 Tips

Two school districts and one bus company weigh in on lessons learned during operation. They recommend planning to expand infrastructure, keeping range and charging in mind, and prioritizing driver training.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 11, 2021

Pacific Northwest Dealer Sees Jump in Electric School Bus Sales

Schetky Bus and Van Sales receives orders from five Seattle-area school districts for a total of seven Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley buses.

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NewsMarch 4, 2021

Canada to Invest $2.75B in Clean Transit, School Buses

The funding will help aid in the planning, adoption, and delivery of zero-emission transit and school buses over the next five years. It will also support the country's growing electric vehicle manufacturing sector.

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