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ArticlesCover Storyby 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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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 10, 2018

Lion Delivers 13 Electric School Buses for Ontario Pilot Project

Thirteen school bus operators receive funding for an electric school bus and charging infrastructure from the Ontario Electric School Bus Pilot Program. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 8, 2018

IC Bus Continues Electric School Bus Tour in California

The school bus manufacturer demonstrates the chargE at a Los Angeles high school as part of the tour’s first leg.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 3, 2018

California Announces Electric School Bus Funds for Rural Districts

The Rural School Bus Pilot Project is delivering dozens of electric school buses to rural districts as part of a disbursement of more than $1.2 billion for more alternative-fuel vehicles in the state.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 3, 2018

N.Y. Dealers Call for Flexibility in Replacing School Buses With VW Funds

The New York State Bus Distributors Association recommends including all viable clean-engine technologies in a replacement program.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 2, 2018

Roush CleanTech Enters Electric Vehicle Market

The company, best known for its propane fuel systems, expands its alt-fuel portfolio with electric vehicles built on the Ford F-650 chassis.

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How Will the VW Settlement Funds Impact School Buses? Check With Your State

As state agencies work out plans for their share of the Volkswagen diesel mitigation funding, it has become clear that allocations for school buses will vary widely from state to state.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 17, 2018

IC Bus Brings Electric School Bus Tour to Washington State

The school bus manufacturer demonstrates the chargE at the LeMay America’s Car Museum in Tacoma to high school students.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2018

Blue Bird Kicks off Electric School Bus Sales With Demos Nationwide

The school bus manufacturer takes its Type C and D electric buses for ride-and-drive events across the U.S. Deliveries are expected to begin in late summer/early fall.  

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 29, 2018

PHOTOS: 2018 CASTO Conference Highlights

The California Association of School Transportation Officials presents sessions on student safety on the bus as it celebrates 50 years.

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