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Graphic showing a winding road and directional signpost labeled “electric,” “propane,” “biofuels,” and “natural gas” beneath the headline “Where Is EPA Funding Headed?” with School Bus Fleet logo.
ArticlesJune 11, 2026

What the EPA’s Updated Clean School Bus Program Means for Fleet Electrification in 2026 and Beyond

A guide to the EPA’s evolving school bus grants, including how the Trump administration changed funding priorities and how school districts can prepare for future bus purchases.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of an electric bus charger and text reading "Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Plug In For the Long Haul."
Newsby Elora HaynesMay 22, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Plug In for the Long Haul

School districts across the U.S. are moving electric school bus plans into operation, with new fleet deployments, charging infrastructure, and long-term electrification partnerships taking shape.

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Thumbnail graphic for a School Bus Fleet interview at ACT Expo featuring a smiling BetterFleet executive seated in front of a fleet technology booth display. Overlay text reads “BetterFleet” and “The G Problem in V2G.”
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 22, 2026

The Achilles Heel of School Bus Electrification: BetterFleet’s Take

BetterFleet’s managing partner discusses AI-powered EV fleet management, vehicle-to-grid challenges, and the real challenges in bus electrification today, from ACT Expo.

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Russell Vare of The Mobility House sits at the company’s ACT Expo booth discussing vehicle-to-grid technology and smart EV charging for school bus fleets. Overlay text reads “V2G Goes Mainstream” alongside School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo branding.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 15, 2026

The New Era of Electric School Buses: V2G, Bidirectional Chargers & More

The Mobility House discusses AI-powered charging, vehicle-to-grid technology, smart energy management, and the next phase of school bus electrification.

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Thumbnail image for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring an IC Bus representative standing beside a yellow electric CE Series school bus. Overlay text reads “IC Bus” and “1,500 EV School Buses,” with School Bus Fleet and ACT Expo branding in the top left corner.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 12, 2026

Inside IC Bus’ Next-Gen Electric CE Series School Bus

In this video from ACT Expo, IC Bus EV sales director Alec Borror discusses next-generation electric school buses, driver feedback, and the future of bus electrification.

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Thumbnail for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring Tellus Power executive Srikanth Kanaparthi discussing large-scale vehicle-to-grid technology for electric school buses, with on-screen text reading “School Bus V2G at Scale.”
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 11, 2026

Can School Buses Power the Grid? Tellus Power Says Bet on V2G

In this ACT Expo video, Tellus Power’s Srikanth Kanaparthi discusses large-scale vehicle-to-grid charging, EV infrastructure growth, and why school buses are the ideal platform for fleet electrification.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of an electric IC Bus school bus and text reading "Funding & the Road to Electrification."
Newsby Elora HaynesApril 8, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Funding & the Road to Electrification

From federal oversight fixes to state funding milestones and district deployments, the transition to cleaner school transportation continues to advance.

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Joshua Roberts of First Student Inc. recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot with the School Bus Fleet Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Elora HaynesMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Joshua Roberts of First Student

Roberts, 35, serves as the lead IT application engineer for vehicle electrification at First Student, where he helps shape scalable, real-world EV infrastructure to support student transportation.

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SponsoredDecember 15, 2025

Inside IC Bus: Electrification, Technology & What Lies Ahead

Check in with IC Bus with us! We unpack the company’s standout wins from 2025 and reveal what transportation leaders should prepare for in 2026. From next-gen CE updates, expanding EV options, and customer-driven upgrades, this is the inside scoop. Sponsored by IC Bus.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettDecember 15, 2025

Inside IC Bus: Electrification, Technology & What Lies Ahead [Video]

Join us for a video chat with IC Bus! Let’s unpack the company’s standout wins from 2025 and reveal what transportation leaders should prepare for in 2026. From next-gen CE updates, expanding EV options, and customer-driven upgrades, this is the inside scoop. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.

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