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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson November 18, 2020

EPA Shares Updates on DERA School Bus Rebate Program

Jason Wilcox, a representative from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Legacy Fleet Incentives and Assessment Center, details several changes to the program, including caps on rebate amounts.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffNovember 18, 2020

Canadian Province to Add 12 Electric School Buses

The electric buses from The Lion Electric Co. will replace 12 diesel-powered buses in the upcoming year.

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Managementby SBF StaffNovember 18, 2020

Kajeet, Pro-Vision Partner on Wi-Fi, Smart Video Solutions

Schools can connect Pro-Vision school bus video recording systems to Kajeet SmartBus Wi-Fi to utilize live video review, hands-free remote video upload, automatic system updates, and system health monitoring.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 17, 2020

Transportation Security Administration Optimizes Info Sharing

Agency representatives detail efforts to enhance information sharing with new subcommittees and outline resources for pupil transporters.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 17, 2020

Tennessee Driver Asks Community to Donate Masks for Students

Christy McWhirter, a driver for Metro Nashville Public Schools, sets up an Amazon wish list so community members can donate cloth masks for her students. She receives nearly 300 donations.

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Zero Emissionsby METRO StaffNovember 16, 2020

Proterra Names New President for Powered and Energy Team

As president of Proterra Powered and Energy, Gareth Joyce will lead Proterra's growing business as a provider of its electric vehicle technology to commercial manufacturers and charging infrastructure solutions for heavy-duty electric fleets.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffNovember 16, 2020

California District Orders 6 GreenPower Electric School Buses

The buses for Thermalito Union Elementary School District can reportedly travel up to 150 miles with a 194.5kWh battery pack.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 13, 2020

NTSB Vice Chair Shares 7 Key Safety Takeaways in NAPT Webinar

Bruce Landsberg discusses recurring as well as new safety issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the agency’s recommendations.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson November 13, 2020

Maine District Rolls Out 2 VW-Funded Propane School Buses

Brunswick School Department secures $156,240 in grants from the state’s Volkswagen settlement funds to purchase the Blue Bird Vision propane buses.

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Managementby SBF StaffNovember 12, 2020

Vanner Inc. Appoints New Sales Manager for School Bus Technology

Randy McWhirter will lead the launch of Vanner’s latest technology for vehicle accessory electrification and engine-off operation called Revolution.

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