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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 23, 2024

EO Charging Introduces More Accessible School Bus Depot Electrification

The company’s new Genius Fleet offering combines EO cloud software and maintenance services and Level 2 hardware into one monthly fee.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2024

GreenPower Names New VP of Sales for School Bus Group

Paul Start joins the electric vehicle manufacturer after two decades in dealer development with Thomas Built Buses.

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Newsby Wes PlattApril 19, 2024

Zero-Emission Funding Delays Blamed for Latest Lion Electric Job Cuts

The Canada-based electric vehicle manufacturer is reducing its workforce by about 120 employees in overhead and product development functions.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2024

3 Takeaways from First Student’s 3-Million Mile Achievement

First Student surpasses 3M miles on electric buses, accelerating towards a sustainable future in student transportation. CEO highlights broader benefits for communities and advocates for cleaner, safer rides.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2024

EPA Announces 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program

Zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles, including school buses, are expected to be funded under this new opportunity when it launches. School transportation leaders should start preparing now.

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Articlesby 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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 13, 2024

Thomas Built Celebrates 1,000th Electric School Bus Delivery

The North Carolina-based bus manufacturer delivered that bus as part of a larger order to Georgia’s Meriwether County School System.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 7, 2024

GreenPower Marks First Arizona EV School Bus Delivery

The company delivered the BEAST electric school bus to Phoenix Elementary School District.

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