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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 11, 2024

New York School Bus Contractors to Transition to Electric After Settlement

Details on the requirements in the settlement. Plus, a look at what New York law says about idling.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2024

Report: Nearly $3 Billion Allocated for Clean School Buses Over Two Years

Analyzing the demand for electric and zero-emissions school buses. Plus, a look back at just how many clean school buses the program has funded.

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California infrastructure funding
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 21, 2024

California Prepares EV Infrastructure Funding Opportunity

The California Energy Commission will fund up to $10 million in incentives for medium- and heavy-duty electric charging through the EV Jump Start funding lane.

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Mobility House and NYCSBUS.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 19, 2024

New York Electric School Bus Charging Project Earns Innovation Award

The award for NYCSBUS and The Mobility House recognizes the innovative application of automated load management technology to maximize the number of electric bus chargers at a power-constrained site.

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Blue Bird propane-powered school buses.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 13, 2024

Latest EPA Funding Round Supports 269 Propane Autogas School Buses

Through three rounds of funding, the EPA program has allocated more than $2.8 billion for 8,427 electric school buses and 440 low-emissions propane buses. According to PERC: For the same amount of money distributed for electric buses ($2.77 billion), the program could have helped fund up to 92,635 propane buses, assuming each received the $30,000 incentive.

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A row of yellow school buses and text that reads, "How future flexible is your fleet?"
ArticlesJune 10, 2024

Flexibility and Future Planning Keys for Keeping Large School Bus Fleets

Discover how school bus companies like Kobussen Buses and Cook-Illinois Corp. navigate the complexities of fleet management, driver training, and the potential shift to electric buses. From mixed fleets to specialized training, explore their strategies for maintenance, driver retention, and the future of transportation.

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Highland Electric Fleets
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 31, 2024

Highland Electric Fleets Makes Time's Influential Companies List

The company, led by CEO Duncan McIntyre, is counted among the top pioneers in the latest roster.

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Electric vehicle charging.
Newsby StaffMay 29, 2024

Latest Clean School Bus Rebate Recipients Selected

The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced funding for nearly $900 million worth of new school buses under the Clean School Bus Program. About 92% of the requested vehicles are electric.

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Scale Microgrids and EO Charging.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 21, 2024

EO Charging, Scale Microgrids Team for Holistic Fleet Charging Solutions

Scale Microgrids and EO Charging partner to provide electric vehicle fleets with reliable, swiftly deployable charging solutions. EO brings a decade of EV charging expertise while Scale's microgrid technology ensures resilient energy supply. Together, they expedite fleet electrification, minimizing downtime and optimizing operational costs nationwide.

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Blue Bird electric step van.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

Blue Bird Rolls Out New Electric Step Van

The showcased last-mile delivery step van and stripped chassis feature a 140kWh lithium-ion battery mounted within the frame rails, ensuring battery protection.

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