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Graphic showing a wide overhead view of the ACT Expo 2026 trade show floor filled with exhibitors, charging technology displays, and attendees. A black overlay on the right side features the text “Top Trends from ACT Expo” alongside the ACT Expo logo and School Bus Fleet branding.
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettMay 14, 2026

Key Trends Shaping The Future of School Transportation: ACT Expo Analysis

What’s next for the school bus market? We walked the show floor in Vegas to find out. From AI and V2G to battery breakthroughs and cutting-edge software, here’s what stood out.

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Thumbnail image for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring a Ride/BYD representative standing in front of a yellow electric school bus. Overlay text reads “RIDE/BYD” and “Ride’s EV Bus Strategy,” with School Bus Fleet and ACT Expo branding in the top left corner.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 13, 2026

A Look at RIDE’s Push to Scale Electric School Buses

Let’s talk EV school bus demand, battery safety, V2G technology, and the future of electric student transportation at ACT Expo 2026 with leaders from RIDE.

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Thumbnail image for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring an IC Bus representative standing beside a yellow electric CE Series school bus. Overlay text reads “IC Bus” and “1,500 EV School Buses,” with School Bus Fleet and ACT Expo branding in the top left corner.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 12, 2026

Inside IC Bus’ Next-Gen Electric CE Series School Bus

In this video from ACT Expo, IC Bus EV sales director Alec Borror discusses next-generation electric school buses, driver feedback, and the future of bus electrification.

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Attendees gather across the ACT Expo opening reception and exhibit hall featuring major commercial vehicle and electrification brands.
Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettMay 12, 2026

EVs, AI & the Future of School Transportation: ACT Expo 2026 in Photos

ACT Expo 2026 showcased the latest innovations in electric school buses, fleet charging, AI, V2G technology, diagnostics, and clean transportation. Check out the highlights from Blue Bird, IC Bus, Thomas Built Buses, RIDE, Cummins, Geotab, and more.

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Thumbnail for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring Tellus Power executive Srikanth Kanaparthi discussing large-scale vehicle-to-grid technology for electric school buses, with on-screen text reading “School Bus V2G at Scale.”
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 11, 2026

Can School Buses Power the Grid? Tellus Power Says Bet on V2G

In this ACT Expo video, Tellus Power’s Srikanth Kanaparthi discusses large-scale vehicle-to-grid charging, EV infrastructure growth, and why school buses are the ideal platform for fleet electrification.

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A Noregon representative stands at the company’s ACT Expo booth promoting smarter vehicle diagnostics, telematics integration, and maintenance tools for commercial and school bus fleets.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 9, 2026

How Advanced Diagnostics Helps Bus Fleets Stay Ahead of Repairs

Chat with Noregon’s Kevin Smallhorn at ACT Expo about bus diagnostic tools, telematics integration, CNG maintenance support, and strategies to help reduce downtime and improve uptime.

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Two Blue Bird executives stand in front of a school bus at ACT Expo while discussing propane and electric school bus technology, infrastructure, and alternative fuel options.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 8, 2026

Propane vs. EV School Buses: Blue Bird Execs Talk Alt-Fuel Progress

Check in with Blue Bird's alternative fuel managers as they discuss school bus options, infrastructure challenges, district fuel choice, EPA 2027 regulations, and the future of alt-fuel student transportation.

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First Student
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 21, 2024

First Student Wins ACT Expo "Leading Private Fleet" Award

The recognition is a first for a student transportation company considered for the award in a field whose past recipients have included Anheuser-Busch, Frito Lay, and Matheson Trucking.

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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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NewsDecember 13, 2022

ZEV Tech Funding and Sustainability on Docket for 2023 ACT Expo

The Southern California event set for May 2023 is expected to cover topics such as zero-emission charging infrastructure, funding options, regulation changes, and more.

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