June 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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Photo courtesy Caldwell County (N.C.) Schools

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NAPT News & Views — Google Brings High-Tech 'Study Halls' to the School Bus

Dickson County Schools is working to improve student behavior by placing monitors on some buses...

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Tennessee District Adds Behavior Monitors, Drops Disciplinary Referrals

Louisiana Fleet Finds Opportunity After Flooding

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Louisiana Fleet Finds Opportunity After Flooding

Subtle Shifts in School Transportation Industry's Fuel Mix

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Subtle Shifts in School Transportation Industry's Fuel Mix

John Gonzales, a senior engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, says that...

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5 Questions: John Gonzales on Benefits of Alt-Fuels, Impact of VW Funding

Greg Jackson of Jefferson County (Colo.) Public Schools discusses driver retention efforts.

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SBX Attendees Share Solutions for Driver Shortage, Student Discipline