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Explore the fuels and powertrains moving school buses beyond diesel, including electric, propane, gasoline, natural gas, renewable fuels, and biofuels. Find fleet experiences, infrastructure guidance, cost considerations, and the latest vehicle developments.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•October 12, 2017

California Agency Offers Grants for CNG, Propane School Buses

The program will provide funding to replace pre-1994 diesel school buses in Southern California.

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News•by Staff•October 11, 2017

Kentucky District Saves Over $63K With Propane School Buses

Crittenden County School District switches 11 buses in its fleet from diesel to propane as part of a state pilot and saves more than $63,000 over two years.

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News•by Staff•October 10, 2017

Allison Transmission Expands Fuel Economy Technology for Buses

The xFE (extra fuel economy) technology is now available for Allison’s 1000 and 2000 Series transmissions.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•October 3, 2017

VW Mitigation Funding Moves Closer as U.S. Files Trust Agreements

Monday, Oct. 2, became the “Trust Effective Date” for the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. Now, states have 60 days to elect to become beneficiaries.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•September 28, 2017

EPA’s School Bus Rebate Program Returns

The agency is offering $20,000 per vehicle to replace older school buses and $6,000 for retrofits to reduce emissions.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•September 26, 2017

Ontario Invests $8 Million in Electric School Bus Pilot

The pilot is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It gives select school bus operators in Ontario up to $400,000 for a bus and charging infrastructure.

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Products•September 22, 2017

King Pin Pusher Set

OTC’s new 30-Ton King Pin Pusher Set is designed to assist technicians when changing king pins and brake anchor pins on heavy-duty vehicles.

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News•by Thomas McMahon•September 21, 2017

California Air Agency to Discuss Plans for VW Mitigation Funds

A public workshop will seek input on the state’s use of its $423 million share of the VW diesel settlement funding.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•September 13, 2017

Blue Bird Demonstrates Electric School Bus for Energy Companies

The school bus manufacturer and technology partner Adomani host a ride-and-drive to showcase Blue Bird's Type D electric RE bus for some of the largest utility companies in the U.S.

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News•by Staff•September 13, 2017

Cummins Westport to Offer New Natural Gas Engine for School Bus Market

The 2018 B6.7N engine is rated up to 240 horsepower/560 lb-ft. torque. It can run on CNG, LNG, or RNG.

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