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?
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Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Power Up Beyond the Bus
See how districts are pairing electric buses with charging, solar, and V2G technology to cut costs, boost resilience, and unlock new fleet value.
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What the EPA’s Updated Clean School Bus Program Means for Fleet Electrification in 2026 and Beyond
A guide to the EPA’s evolving school bus grants, including how the Trump administration changed funding priorities and how school districts can prepare for future bus purchases.
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A Solution Helping School Buses Charge Without Major Infrastructure Upgrades
Power Innovations International dishes on its EV charging technology designed to reduce infrastructure barriers, improve reliability, and support V2G applications for school bus fleets.
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New Eagle Launches All-in-One EV Control Platform
The new OpenECU NX3 platform integrates charging and vehicle controls into a single platform, with support for megawatt charging and vehicle-to-grid technologies.
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GreenPower Unveils New Heating Solution for Type A Bus
The all-electric bus manufacturer's new product aims to eliminate cold-cabin issues on its Nano BEAST zero-emission school buses operating in cold climates.
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Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Plug In for the Long Haul
School districts across the U.S. are moving electric school bus plans into operation, with new fleet deployments, charging infrastructure, and long-term electrification partnerships taking shape.
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The Achilles Heel of School Bus Electrification: BetterFleet’s Take
BetterFleet’s managing partner discusses AI-powered EV fleet management, vehicle-to-grid challenges, and the real challenges in bus electrification today, from ACT Expo.
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You're On Your Own to Pick a Drivetrain [Op-Ed]
After years of federal pressure toward electric school buses, districts are suddenly being told to choose their own path. Let’s explore the risks, realities, and politics behind school bus drivetrain decisions.
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Wattson: Thomas Built’s Largest EV School Bus Yet
Check in with Mark Childers on the new Wattson Type D electric school bus, featuring faster charging, expanded passenger capacity, and advanced safety technology.
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The New Era of Electric School Buses: V2G, Bidirectional Chargers & More
The Mobility House discusses AI-powered charging, vehicle-to-grid technology, smart energy management, and the next phase of school bus electrification.
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