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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 McMahonApril 25, 2018

EPA Offers $40 Million in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

For the new round of DERA funds, the EPA expects to make between 20 and 80 awards for projects to replace or retrofit older diesel vehicles, including school buses.

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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 StaffApril 2, 2018

Roush Propane Engines Certified for Heavy-Duty Onboard Diagnostics

School buses powered by Roush CleanTech propane fuel systems with Ford 6.8L 2V and 3V engines are covered under the CARB HD-OBD certification.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2018

EPA Awards $8.7 Million to Clean Up Older Diesel School Buses

The DERA rebates will be used to replace or retrofit 452 school buses in 32 states.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 29, 2017

EPA to Demonstrate New Grant Application Process

A pair of webinars will provide training on Workspace, which will be required for grant applicants starting Jan. 1.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 3, 2017

VW Mitigation Funding Moves Closer as U.S. Files Trust Agreements

Monday, Oct. 2, became the “Trust Effective Date” for the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. Now, states have 60 days to elect to become beneficiaries.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 28, 2017

EPA’s School Bus Rebate Program Returns

The agency is offering $20,000 per vehicle to replace older school buses and $6,000 for retrofits to reduce emissions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2017

NSTA Presents Annual Awards for Service, Safety

Winners of the association’s 2017 honors include Barry Stock of Landmark Student Transportation, Kyle Martin of TransPar, and Manuel Vasquez of First Student.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2017

$23 Million Added for Clean Diesel Grants

The current DERA grant opportunity triples from $11 million to $34 million, and the application deadline is extended to July 5.

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