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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2018

Florida Transportation Team Trains on ‘Energy Bus’

Some 500 drivers and other staff prepare for the new year at St. Lucie Public Schools' in-service training, with the motivational theme 'Hop on the Energy Bus.'

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 19, 2018

Lion Delivers 5 Electric School Buses to New York for Pilot

National Express will operate the eLions for White Plains City School District. Other pilot partners include Con Edison and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

California Agency Offers $94 Million for Alternative-Fuel School Buses

The California Energy Commission will award up to $78.7 million to replace aging buses, $13 million for electric vehicle infrastructure, and $2.4 million for CNG fueling infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Invests $3 Million in Energy-Saving Initiatives

The school bus OEM will add energy-efficient heating systems and LED lighting in its offices and manufacturing facilities.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 2, 2017

Lion Electric Co. Announces New Investment Partner

The manufacturer is partnering with Power Energy Corp. in an effort to distribute and perfect its electric school bus as well as to introduce other all-electric vehicles. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 13, 2017

Blue Bird Demonstrates Electric School Bus for Energy Companies

The school bus manufacturer and technology partner Adomani host a ride-and-drive to showcase Blue Bird's Type D electric RE bus for some of the largest utility companies in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2017

Blue Bird Awarded $4.4M to Develop Electric School Bus

The U.S. Department of Energy awards the funds to the school bus manufacturer for a zero-emissions, 100% vehicle-to-grid electric bus. 

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 24, 2017

New Transportation Technology Tools for 2017

Whether looking for quick and seamless data integration or to boost safety or energy efficiency, school transportation directors have a number of options for the new year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2016

New Company Unveils Energy-Efficient Electrical Control Panel

BrightSync’s intelligent electrical control panel is designed to sync engine block heater activation based on outside temperature, calendar day, start time, duration, and zone control to save power usage.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2016

Indiana District Acquires 20 Propane School Buses

Wayne Township’s new propane-powered Blue Bird buses are funded in part by a $45,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Energy Development.

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