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Front view of an all-electric Blue Bird school bus.
Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2025

West Aurora District 129 Launches 27 Electric School Buses Backed by Nearly $1M in ComEd EV Rebates

The Illinois district’s new electric bus fleet, supported by EPA grants, ComEd incentives, and Highland Electric Fleets, advances its commitment to sustainable school operations.

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A row of yellow Valley View ISD electric school buses parked outdoors with the district logo in the corner of the image.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 23, 2025

Texas District Deploys 8 Electric School Buses

The project is Highland Electric's first in south Texas, as Valley View ISD welcomes new Type Cs from Thomas Built Buses and eight Tellus chargers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 1, 2025

Highland Electric to Provide Electric School Buses to 2028 LA Olympics

Five hundred zero-emission school buses will help power transportation operations during the 2028 Olympic games in California.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 13, 2025

Illinois District Debuts Charging Depot for 25 Electric School Buses

Together with North America Central School Bus and Highland Electric, East St. Louis School District 189 is building a new depot for 25 new electric buses and chargers from EPA funding.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 12, 2025

Survey: Electric School Buses Can Help Students' Mental Health

Highland Electric Fleets' report found that parents associate electric buses with better mental health, especially for students with special needs or sensory sensitivities.

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a propane school bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 18, 2024

New Fleet, Clean Slate: Georgia District Goes All-Green with Latest Buses

Wilkes County Schools makes history with the state's first all-electric and propane bus fleet, backed by Blue Bird, Highland Electric, and EPA funding.

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Students boarding electric bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 25, 2024

Survey: Most Parents Support Electric School Buses

A recent Highland Electric study found that 65% of U.S. parents would prefer their children ride an electric school bus over a diesel one.

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EV charging stations
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2024

Electric Buses Charge the Grid: V2G Funding Awarded to Highland Electric Fleets

Fourteen pilot projects across the country receive access to vehicle-to-grid technology thanks to DoE funding.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 14, 2024

Highland Electric Fleets and GRID Alternatives Partner on Training Program

The collaboration brings a new training program that covers bus operations, maintenance, and safety protocols.

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Highland Electric Fleets
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 31, 2024

Highland Electric Fleets Makes Time's Influential Companies List

The company, led by CEO Duncan McIntyre, is counted among the top pioneers in the latest roster.

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