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Members of The Mobility House team accept the 2024 Transportation Power Player Award with SEPA President and CEO Sheri Givens.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 6, 2024

NYC School Bus Electrification Project Wins "Power Player" Award

The award, from the Smart Electric Power Alliance, recognizes a project to bring electric school buses to the Bronx in New York City.

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Toy school bus cradled in hands with text: New Safety Standards Proposed for Electric School Buses.
Articlesby Wes PlattApril 25, 2024

New Safety Standards Proposed for Electric School Buses

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes FMVSS No. 305a, upgrading electric vehicle safety regulations, including heavy vehicles like school buses. Comments accepted until June 14.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 10, 2024

GreenPower Could Deliver 88 All-Electric School Buses in West Virginia in Fiscal 2025

During fiscal year 2024, GreenPower reports that it delivered 29 Type D BEAST and 12 Type A Nano BEAST school buses across the country, for a total of 41 deliveries, an increase of 356% from the previous fiscal year.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Wes PlattApril 8, 2024

SBF Administrator of the Year: Transformative Leadership in Arizona School Transportation

Liz Thies spearheads modernization efforts as the transportation director for Mohave Valley Elementary School District. Her proactive approach, including securing grants for electric buses and implementing advanced technology, has revolutionized local student transportation. Thies fosters a positive work environment, boosting morale and setting a standard for districts nationwide.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2024

First Student Helps Michigan District Transition to Electric School Buses

Pontiac School District in Michigan secures grants totaling $21.575 million from the Environmental Protection Agency and President Biden's infrastructure law to replace its diesel school buses with electric school buses. The initiative aims to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable student transportation, signaling a significant step towards environmental stewardship.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 20, 2024

Virginia EV Bus Program Passes 1.5M Electric Miles

Since the program launched in 2019, it is among the largest utility-led electric school bus initiatives in the United States, with a fleet of more than 135 electric school buses operating in 25 Virginia school districts.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattFebruary 13, 2024

Trip Sheet: 3 Takeaways from the EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program

Most applicants sought grant funding to acquire electric school buses, with propane coming in a distant second. No one indicated plans to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in this round. That’s not terribly surprising, I suppose, given how few school districts listed the inclusion of CNG buses in their fleets for our 2023 top district fleets survey.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2024

5 Takeaways from Illinois EV Rebate Programs

ComEd in northern Illinois is rolling out electric-vehicle funding programs that could help school districts acclerate their transition to clean school buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2024

Renewable Properties Offers Turnkey EV Solution in California

The company provides electric vehicle charging service to help meet California regulatory demands and to simplify the transition to electric school buses.

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Articlesby Wes PlattJanuary 25, 2024

5 Questions: Steve Whaley and Brad Beauchamp on Alt-Fuel Opportunities

The duo brings decades of experience to the school bus manufacturer, helping customers navigate choices between propane, electric, and diesel school buses.

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