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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 27, 2019

2 Michigan Districts to Receive Funding for Electric School Buses

DTE Energy secures $1.5 million in state funding to purchase a total of six electric school buses for Ann Arbor Public Schools and Roseville Community Schools.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 21, 2019

Washington District Unveils State’s First Electric School Bus

Franklin Pierce Schools' new Blue Bird electric bus is part of the district’s effort to replace its fleet of diesel buses.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2019

Vermont to Launch Two-Year Electric School Bus Pilot Program

The pilot program, which is backed by VW settlement funds, will evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of electric school bus operation in the state.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Federal Bill Aims to Support School Bus Fleet Electrification

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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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Allison Transmission Electric System Receives California Air Agency Certification

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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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

8 Michigan Districts Receive Funding for New School Buses

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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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 3, 2019

North Dakota District Receives State's First Electric School Bus

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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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 28, 2019

New Nevada Law Makes Electric School Bus Funding Available

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.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson May 23, 2019

N.J. Bills Would Help Fund Electric School Buses, Crack Down on Road Rage Offenses

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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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

Texas District Awarded $1M Grant for Propane School Buses

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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