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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 21, 2018

New Electric Type A School Bus Coming From Collins

The bus utilizes Motiv’s Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis, based on the Ford E-450 platform.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 16, 2018

SBX Attendees Share Solutions for Driver Shortage, Student Discipline

The cost factors of alternative fuels and the transportation impact of school reform are also key topics at the 2018 edition of the event.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2018

Blue Bird Showcases Electric School Buses at Canadian Conference

The school bus manufacturer features its All American RE Electric Type D and Micro Bird’s G5 Electric Type A at the Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference trade show.

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ArticlesMay 15, 2018

Louisiana Fleet Finds Opportunity After Flooding

Following a 2016 flood that devastated the state, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools saw a chance to replace its damaged diesel buses while shifting to a propane fleet.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 15, 2018

Electric School Buses Take to the Road: Real-World Results

Operators see reliable and quieter operation, fuel cost savings, and longer brake life. They recommend partnering with utility companies, installing charging infrastructure before receiving buses, and extensive driver training.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

Blue Bird Extends Fuel System Partnership With Roush CleanTech

The partners have reportedly deployed more than 16,000 propane, CNG, and gasoline-powered school buses since 2012.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 10, 2018

Lion Delivers 13 Electric School Buses for Ontario Pilot Project

Thirteen school bus operators receive funding for an electric school bus and charging infrastructure from the Ontario Electric School Bus Pilot Program. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 8, 2018

California Agency Awards Over $35 Million for Alternative-Fuel School Buses

Over 40 school districts in Southern California will soon each receive up to 15 CNG and propane school buses to replace pre-1994 diesel school buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 8, 2018

IC Bus Continues Electric School Bus Tour in California

The school bus manufacturer demonstrates the chargE at a Los Angeles high school as part of the tour’s first leg.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2018

Wisconsin District Shifts to Propane School Buses

With a small fleet of 10 buses total, North Crawford School District has acquired three propane models over the past two years and plans to buy more.

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