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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffNovember 20, 2020

Lion Electric Partners With Nuvve Corp. on V2G Technology

The technology will be standard on the manufacturer’s school buses. Nuvve and Lion have conducted projects demonstrating V2G feasibility for school districts and utilities in California and New York.

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Managementby SBF StaffNovember 20, 2020

7 School Districts Win Zonar, NAPT Don Carnahan Memorial Grants

More than $140,000 in smart fleet management hardware will be awarded to school districts in California, Indiana, Colorado, Montana, Michigan, and Ohio.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 19, 2020

6-Year-Old Student Fatally Struck by School Bus

The student is hit after running in front of the bus as it drives away from the bus stop. She is transported to the hospital, where she later succumbs to her injuries.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 19, 2020

Using NHTSA Funding to Boost School Bus Safety Projects

Under the agency's Highway Safety Program Section 402, each state receives grant funding for projects related to their annual highway safety plan, which could include school bus safety projects.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 19, 2020

FMCSA Strengthens Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Removes Some Exemption Requirements

The agency bolsters return-to-duty and removes exemption requirements for drivers with diabetes and some types of vision impairment. Meanwhile, it introduces a medication information form and clarifies sleep apnea testing requirements.

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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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