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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2019

Virginia Approves $20M in VW Funds for Electric School Buses

The state's third round of Volkswagen settlement funding will be used to reimburse public school districts for the purchase of new electric school buses, charging infrastructure, and propane buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2019

Illinois District to Receive VW Funds for Electric School Bus Pilot

Triad Community Unit School District #2 will receive a $650,000 grant for the purchase of three electric school buses and charging infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Federal Bill Aims to Support School Bus Fleet Electrification

A group of U.S. Senators introduce the Clean School Bus Act, which would provide $2 million to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses, and fund charging infrastructure and training.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 28, 2019

New Nevada Law Makes Electric School Bus Funding Available

Gov. Steve Sisolak signs a bill that now allows school districts to participate in a state funding program for 75% of the cost to install electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 20, 2019

Nevada Bill Addressing Electric School Bus Funding Advances

Lawmakers pass Senate Bill 299, which would make school districts eligible for funds covering 75% of the cost of buying electric buses or installing the charging infrastructure. The bill heads to the governor’s desk.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 29, 2019

Nevada Bill Would Help Fund Electric School Buses

Senate Bill 299 would make school districts eligible for funds that would cover 75% of the cost of buying electric school buses or installing the charging infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2018

InterMotive Vehicle Controls Names New Director of Operations

Tracy Weatherfield will provide infrastructure development and manufacturing solutions at InterMotive, which supplies electronic control systems for commercial vehicles.

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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 StaffMay 22, 2018

Krapf Exec Testifies Before Congress on Transportation Legislation

Transportation company chairman Dale Krapf testifies before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Highways and Transit Subcommittee on the FAST Act and on BUSREGS-21.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 15, 2018

Electric School Buses Take to the Road: Real-World Results

Operators see reliable and quieter operation, fuel cost savings, and longer brake life. They recommend partnering with utility companies, installing charging infrastructure before receiving buses, and extensive driver training.

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