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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffApril 21, 2021

Federal Bill Would Invest $25B in School Bus Fleet Electrification

The Clean Commute for Kids Act would authorize the U.S. EPA and Department of Energy to provide grants to replace existing buses with zero-emission buses over the next 10 years.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffApril 21, 2021

Daimler, PGE Open 'Electric Island' Charging Site

Less than a mile from Interstate 5 in Portland, Oregon, a new electric-vehicle charging site opened April 21 aimed at medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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Managementby SBF StaffApril 21, 2021

IC Bus Honors Top Dealers for 2020

The school bus manufacturer names Houston, Texas-based Longhorn Bus Sales as the company’s Dealer of the Year and seven Pursuit of Excellence award winners.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffApril 21, 2021

Missouri District Adds 4 Propane School Buses

Lewis County C-1 School District receives a portion of the state’s Volkswagen settlement funds and rebates to purchase the 2022 IC Bus propane buses.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson April 20, 2021

Utah District Rolls Out 4 Electric School Buses

Salt Lake City School District purchases the Micro Bird electric buses using funding from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

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Managementby StaffApril 20, 2021

Prevost to Debut Proprietary Seating Line at UMA Expo

The new offering is a result of many months of extensive research including collaboration with the industry-leading supplier, and real-world workshops used to create the most comfortable seat that also embodies modern styling, according to the company.

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Managementby METRO StaffApril 19, 2021

L.A. Metro Could Begin Offering Free Rides to K-12 Students This Summer

More details on the Fareless System Initiative — including costs, potential funding sources, and the possibility of including other L.A. County bus agencies — is expected to come next month.

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Managementby SBF StaffApril 16, 2021

National Express, ALC Schools Partner to Expand Transportation for Underserved Students

Through the partnership, National Express will grow its current reach of more than 500 school districts in 34 states and three provinces.

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Managementby SBF StaffApril 15, 2021

Thomas Built Leader Takes on General Manager Role at DTNA

Caley Edgerly, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, becomes general manager, operations planning and quality, for Daimler Trucks North America. He takes over for Sungsoo Lee, who is retiring.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffApril 15, 2021

EV Charging Solutions Providers Partner on Repowering Buses, Trucks for V2G

Amply Power, Unique Electric Solutions will repower internal combustion engine vehicles with electric powertrains. They will also provide charge management services, a bi-directional charging system, and local utility coordination.

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