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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 2, 2021

Florida District Seeks Transition to Electric School Buses

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is considering purchasing 10 to 12 new electric school buses using a portion of the state’s Volkswagen settlement funding.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2021

New Power Company Subsidiary to Help Fleets Go Electric

Duke Energy’s eTransEnergy will assist school districts, transit services, and companies across the U.S. with the process of transitioning their fleets to electric, from vehicle selection to maintaining charging infrastructure.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2021

Lion Electric, Flo|AddEnergie Expand Partnership With Reseller Agreement

The EV manufacturer will offer North American customers AddEnergie charging stations provided by Flo, as well as charging and energy management cloud software services.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2021

ACT Expo Announces Return of Live Event for 2021

The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California Aug. 30-Sept. 2.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2021

First Student, First Transit Enter Bus Electrification Agreement

The transportation companies and NextEra Energy Resources plan a joint venture with a goal of electrification of tens of thousands of school and public transit vehicles.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 22, 2021

DATTCO Acquires First Electric School Bus in Connecticut

The bus dealership and transportation company recently began operating its new Collins Type A All-Electric school bus to serve Middletown Public Schools.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2021

Canadian Operator Orders 60 Lion Electric School Buses

Quebec-based Autobus Séguin will integrate the buses into its fleet over a five-year period.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2021

New Engine, Fuel System Coming for Blue Bird Propane, Gasoline School Buses

As of this spring, the Vision propane and gasoline school buses will include Ford’s new 7.3L V8 engine and Gen 5, Roush CleanTech’s advanced fuel system technology.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2021

5 Questions: Jason Gillis on Electric Buses, Pandemic Protocols

Gillis, the transportation director for Everman (Texas) Independent School District, discusses the district’s integration of electric buses, what safety measures his department has deployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why he wishes more people would consider a bus driving career.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2021

NTSB Issues Recommendations Related to EV Battery Fire Risks

Guidance in the federal agency’s report on four fires involving high-voltage, lithium-ion batteries includes updating emergency response procedures and providing information on the risks to emergency personnel.

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