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VideosJuly 6, 2022

BYD: From Batteries to Buses [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, talks with Jason Yan about the evolution of BYD into the electric school bus market. Yan is BYD America's director of sales operations for bus and coach.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattJune 8, 2022

Low Voltage Ahead for Zero-Emission Rebate Plan?

The EPA has indicated that the next phase of the program may be more focused on grants rather than rebates, which might be more appealing to school districts across the financial spectrum. But even if they hand out millions of up-front dollars to buy new electric buses, it can be a risky investment without proper planning.

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Newsby Wes PlattJune 3, 2022

SBF Legislative Roundup - June 3, 2022

In this collection of recent news about laws and regulations related to student transportation: - Colorado Electric Bus Funding Signed into Law - New Jersey Legislature Passes Electric School Bus Bill - Miranda’s Law Commemorates Victim of New Jersey Bus Crash - California Legislation May Prove Challenging for School Transportation

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 2, 2022

GreenPower Takes Possession of West Virginia Facility in August

Ramped-up production of BEAST and Nano BEAST electric school buses is expected to begin at the East Coast facility in September.

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Newsby Wes PlattMay 24, 2022

EPA Taking Comment on Clean School Bus "Buy America" Waiver

The proposed waiver, which would allow exceptions for electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the Clean School Bus program, is open for comment until June 7.

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NewsMay 18, 2022

Thomas Built Buses Plans Hiring Hundreds for Added Shift

The North Carolina company cites increased demand and a need to prepare for ramped-up electric school bus production.

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School Bus Fleet BlogMay 11, 2022

Why Reinvent the Wheel? EPA Should Look to FTA’s Example for Electric School Bus Program Blueprint

The EPA’s approach to federal support for electrification begs the question if it will be accessible to districts that need it the most. The FTA’s phased model provides an attractive transition period for scaling; could it work for student transportation as well?

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NewsMay 4, 2022

Lion Electric Announces First Quarter 2022 Results

Among the results, a 164% increase in revenue, and nearly $35 million spent toward the new Joliet (Illinois) electric school bus facility.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 29, 2022

Lion Electric Readies to Assist with Clean School Bus Funds

The school bus manufacturer wants to assist customers with securing part of the $500 million in federal rebate funding expected to be available this year.

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NewsApril 21, 2022

Canadian Electric School Bus Alliance Aims to Speed Up Electrification

CESBA will produce new research and organize educational events that will help set up measurable Canada-wide policies in order to greatly accelerate the electrification of school buses by 2040.

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