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Check out some of the latest moves where alternative fuels and school buses intersect, including electric and propane bus deployments, new EV products, and an update from CARB.
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A group of U.S. Senators introduce the Clean School Bus Act, which would provide $2 million to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses, and fund charging infrastructure and training.
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The transmission manufacturer’s 2019 hybrid-electric propulsion system, paired with Cummins engines, has received certification from the California Air Resources Board.
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The State Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded the districts $626,573 in grants to purchase a total of 28 new school buses.
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West Fargo Public Schools’ new Blue Bird Vision electric bus can travel up to 120 miles between charges, and will recharge at the district’s onsite charging station.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak signs a bill that now allows school districts to participate in a state funding program for 75% of the cost to install electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Read More →One bill would establish an electric school bus pilot program. Another would increase penalties for road rage crimes involving school buses.
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San Antonio Independent School District plans to replace 19 diesel school buses with the funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Chris Llewellyn, divisional maintenance manager for Pacific Western Transportation, discusses how the company has seen lowered fuel costs and reduced emissions from running the largest propane-powered fleet in Canada, as well as minimal technician shortage.
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Lawmakers pass Senate Bill 299, which would make school districts eligible for funds covering 75% of the cost of buying electric buses or installing the charging infrastructure. The bill heads to the governor’s desk.
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Whether members are interested in idling reduction, upgrading to newer and cleaner diesel engines, or need help moving to alternate fuels, the National School Transportation Association can help in a variety of ways.
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