The EPA has indicated that the next phase of the program may be more focused on grants rather than rebates, which might be more appealing to school districts across the financial spectrum. But even if they hand out millions of up-front dollars to buy new electric buses, it can be a risky investment without proper planning.
Read More →
The proposed waiver, which would allow exceptions for electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the Clean School Bus program, is open for comment until June 7.
Read More →
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) cites the fuel's clean, affordable benefits as marking suitability for high-need, rural, and tribal school districts.
Read More →
Eligible school districts and school bus contractors can apply for rebates for zero-emission and low-emission bus purchases using the portal.
Read More →The EPA’s approach to federal support for electrification begs the question if it will be accessible to districts that need it the most. The FTA’s phased model provides an attractive transition period for scaling; could it work for student transportation as well?
Read More →
The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board gave the companies certification for the 2022 heavy duty refueling standard.
Read More →Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent news headlines from the pupil transportation industry - this week focused on details about the upcoming Clean School Bus rebate program in the works from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Read More →
The school bus manufacturer wants to assist customers with securing part of the $500 million in federal rebate funding expected to be available this year.
Read More →
Four women who play different roles in their efforts toward school bus electrification in different parts of the country talk about the challenges and triumphs they’ve faced.
Read More →
Applications will be open for three months. Rebates will be awarded via a lottery system.
Read More →