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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 7, 2023

First Student Partners with National Safety Council to Research Electric School Bus Safety

The research project aims to examine the potential benefits of electric buses in improving roadway safety, student behavior, performance, classroom transition and workplace safety, which includes the impact on bus drivers and monitors.

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Alternative Fuelsby Wes PlattNovember 6, 2023

NASDPTS 2023: State Transportation Leaders Urge Measured Approach on Electrification

The cleaner school bus technology has its appeal, helped by federal funding opportunities. But transportation directors recommend caution in the conversion.

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Managementby Wes PlattNovember 5, 2023

NASDPTS 2023: School Transportation Industry Facing Change While Rebounding

National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services annual conference attendees heard about what's happening in the school bus manufacturing industry from representatives of Blue Bird, IC Bus, and Thomas Built Buses.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 4, 2023

Lion Electric Receives Purchase Order for 50 Electric School Buses

Highland Electric Fleets has issued a purchase order for 50 LionC school buses, conditional upon the satisfactory grant of non-repayable contributions to Highland.

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Managementby StaffNovember 3, 2023

Pupil Transportation Community Mourns Death of Industry Veteran Al Sauvadon

A man with decades of experience in pupil transportation, Sauvadon most recently served as public relations administrator for STA until his death.

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Safetyby Wes PlattNovember 3, 2023

Seeking Input: School Transportation Weather Emergency Preparedness

Participate in this quick survey by Nov. 10 to share your insights about how prepared your school district is to deal with dangerous winter weather events.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 3, 2023

Nuvve, Blue Bird Team to Build First All-Electric Texas School Bus Fleet

Martinsville Independent School District replaced its diesel buses with five Blue Bird Vision electric school buses powered by Nuvve Level 2 charges and managed by Nuvve's FleetBox software.

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Managementby StaffNovember 2, 2023

Beacon Mobility Acquires New York's Rolling V Bus Corp.

The family-owned school and charter bus contracting company has been in business for nearly 70 years.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 1, 2023

Blue Bird Appoints Two Vice Presidents to Bolster Supply Chain, ZEV Strength

The company is continuing to develop its zero- and low-emission vehicle portfolio while also managing strategic supply plans.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 1, 2023

Trans Tech Unveils Electric Type A School Bus

The all-electric SST Type A school bus made its debut in Columbus, Ohio, during the trade show at the National Association for Pupil Transportation's annual conference.

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