Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps top news from schoolbusfleet.com, including the EPA Clean School Bus rebate program, E-Rate funding for wi-fi on school buses, new leadership at Student Transportation of America, and California's new electric school bus mandate.
Read More →One concern that is not being addressed is that we are putting all our efforts towards electricity, and having a singular power system could leave us with no backups or alternatives in the future.
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The Mega BEAST, introduced Oct. 31, offers range up to 300 miles, a feat that might alleviate some range anxiety transportation directors feel about electric vehicles.
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Downsville Central School District in New York received $395,000 from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, most of which will go towards purchasing the school bus, with the bus providers generating millions more for other districts.
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The new facility in North Carolina will produce the company’s modular and scalable satellite charging system.
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Quarterly updates from electric school bus manufacturer Lion Electric, covering revenues and sales and delivery reports.
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The research project aims to examine the potential benefits of electric buses in improving roadway safety, student behavior, performance, classroom transition and workplace safety, which includes the impact on bus drivers and monitors.
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The cleaner school bus technology has its appeal, helped by federal funding opportunities. But transportation directors recommend caution in the conversion.
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Martinsville Independent School District replaced its diesel buses with five Blue Bird Vision electric school buses powered by Nuvve Level 2 charges and managed by Nuvve's FleetBox software.
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The company is continuing to develop its zero- and low-emission vehicle portfolio while also managing strategic supply plans.
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