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Alternative Fuelsby 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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Safetyby SBF StaffNovember 12, 2020

N.Y. Districts Add Stop-Arm Cameras, Safety Tech to School Buses

BusPatrol plans to install cloud-connected stop-arm and video cameras, and 4G LTE connectivity on more than 6,000 school buses in Suffolk County at no cost.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 11, 2020

Colorado District Installs Disinfecting Lights on School Buses

The VioSafe lights can reportedly kill germs and provide continuous disinfection of high-touch surfaces, increasing protection against coronavirus and other viruses and bacteria.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserNovember 11, 2020

Ind. District Uses Routing Software to Help Students Distribute Signs Honoring Veterans

Shelby Eastern Schools uses Transfinder’s Routefinder Pro program to locate veterans' addresses in a school bus routing map, create stops, and sequence them accordingly for quick delivery of 40 yard signs.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffNovember 10, 2020

Propane Council: 20K Propane Buses Transporting U.S. Students This School Year

This is a 10% increase from 2019 vehicle numbers, according to the Propane Education and Research Council.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson November 10, 2020

Washington District Adds First Electric School Bus

Oak Harbor Public Schools secures $302,685 in Volkswagen settlement funding to purchase the bus.

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