October 2023 Issue: Green Insights
The October issue of School Bus Fleet includes a report from SBFX in Arizona, a survey of school transportation pros, vision technology update, and how biodiesel factors into an Illinois school transportation fleet. All that and more!
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School Bus Fleet ConneX brought together school transportation directors and industry vendors from across the country in Arizona, marking a triumphant return after the COVID-19 pandemic. Let us know if you're interested in attending SBFX next year. But the October issue of School Bus Fleet Magazine doesn't just feature coverage from SBFX!
This issue includes green tech and safety topics, such as:
Enhancing School Transportation with Biodiesel: One Company's Green Journey: Cook-Illinois Corporation, among the largest family owned and operated school-bus contractors in the U.S., has relied on biodiesel to transport children safely and affordably to and from school for more than 15 years.
Nate Thacker from DEMI on How a Silly Name Can Mean Serious Business: In this interview with School Bus Fleet, Nate Thacker of Utah-based DEMI discussed the CowFartBus and how renewable natural gas could be school transportation's fuel of the future.
Prioritizing Safety: Gaining Insights from School Transportation Officials:School Bus Fleet surveyed school transportation professionals from Colorado to New York to get a sense of what the most serious concerns are when it comes to school bus safety.
NSTA Advocacy in Action: All Student Transportation is Local: Are we telling the full story when we blame school transportation hiccups on a nationwide driver shortage?
More Alternative Fuels
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Extend Clean School Bus Program Through 2031
The proposed legislation would renew federal support for cleaner school buses as districts navigate funding uncertainty, rising fuel and infrastructure costs, and fleet replacement needs.
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Alt-Fuel Moves: Electric Bus Rollouts, Bidirectional Charging & Propane Growth
See which fleets are adding electric and propane school buses as districts and operators invest in charging infrastructure, bidirectional technology, and alternative-fuel expansion.
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Nobody Told Diesel Prices They Were Supposed to Come Down
With diesel prices surging, school bus fleets have new reason to stress-test fuel costs, consider diversification, and calculate what each route really costs to operate.
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Why Gasoline School Buses Are Making a Comeback
Gasoline is gaining ground in full-size school buses. See how today’s options stack up against diesel on cost, maintenance, emissions, performance, and more.
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EPA Opens $180M DERA Funding Round for Diesel Upgrades
The 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program seeks applications from eligible organizations to accelerate the retirement of legacy diesel vehicles.
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The Secret Life of an Electric School Bus Battery
Batteries change throughout years of daily routes, but degradation doesn’t necessarily mean the end. Here’s what operators should know about performance, safety, and second life.
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CALSTART and Forth Combine to Form Catalyst Mobility
The new name represents a renewed vision for the nonprofit focused on advancing clean, equitable, and affordable transportation solutions that move people and goods.
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Alt-Fuel Moves: New Buses, Charging Hubs & Real-World EV Testing
Propane and electric school bus deployments continue to grow as districts add new vehicles, expand charging infrastructure, and gather more real-world operating data.
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Fewer Electric School Bus Models Reshape the U.S. Market
WRI’s latest buyer’s guide points to a consolidating electric school bus market, but fewer options may reflect a maturing industry rather than fewer meaningful choices for school bus operators.
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The Fuel Budget You Can Actually Predict: How Propane Autogas Keeps Money in the Classroom
Learn how propane autogas helps school districts manage fuel costs with predictable pricing, lower maintenance, and reduced emissions from former transportation director Joel Stutheit.
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