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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 23, 2016

Can Electric School Buses Go the Distance?

The technology is proven, and the buses offer cheaper operating costs as well as zero emissions. Still, with scarce funding in many states and extremely cold winter temperatures, will the vehicles gain traction in the school transportation market?

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 20, 2016

New all-electric school bus to fit 48 passengers

The e-Quest XL electric bus, a Starcraft body on a Ford F59 chassis, uses a Motiv electric powertrain. Motiv and Creative Bus Sales partner to launch the new bus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2015

Partnership to expand electric school bus distribution in California

Adomani will be an authorized factory representative for Type A, C and D all-electric school buses manufactured by Canada-based GreenPower Motor Co.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2015

Partnership to repower school buses with electric drivetrains

Adomani Inc. and A-Z Bus Sales form an agreement to convert and maintain hybrid and all-electric school bus fleets.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 14, 2015

California district to receive first electric school bus in conversion project

Torrance Unified School District’s transportation director recently visited TransPower’s facilities to see the progress on the conversion of one of its diesel-powered buses to electric.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2015

First Priority named Trans Tech dealer for California, Nevada

In those two states, First Priority will offer sales and service for Trans Tech’s Type A school buses, including the all-electric eSeries.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 11, 2015

Lion's electric bus to begin delivery this fall

The eLion can travel up to 75 miles on a full charge, officials say. It will also be available in multi-function school activity and commercial applications with up to a 72 passenger capacity.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2015

Investment to support Lion Bus’ electric bus commercialization

The funds, from private equity firm XPND Capital, will help the manufacturer finalize commercialization of its eLion school bus and invest in its manufacturing activities, company officials said.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 23, 2015

EPA awards $8 million for clean diesel projects

The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grants will fund such projects as retrofitting and replacing older school buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2014

Project to test electric school bus profitability

Companies operating under a grant are retrofitting six school buses with electric batteries to double as mobile generators and test the profitability of selling back the electricity to power companies. The companies also hope to assess potential health benefits.

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