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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 3, 2021

Report Details Ways to Expedite Transition to Electric School Buses

“Accelerating the Transition to Electric School Buses,” from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Environment America Research and Policy Center, recommends utility companies help school districts pay upfront costs for buses and implement vehicle-to grid technology.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson February 2, 2021

Florida District Seeks Transition to Electric School Buses

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is considering purchasing 10 to 12 new electric school buses using a portion of the state’s Volkswagen settlement funding.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2021

Canadian Operator Orders 60 Lion Electric School Buses

Quebec-based Autobus Séguin will integrate the buses into its fleet over a five-year period.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2021

5 Questions: Jason Gillis on Electric Buses, Pandemic Protocols

Gillis, the transportation director for Everman (Texas) Independent School District, discusses the district’s integration of electric buses, what safety measures his department has deployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why he wishes more people would consider a bus driving career.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 17, 2020

California District Expands Fleet With 10 More Electric School Buses

With the delivery of the LionC buses, Twin Rivers Unified School District has expanded the electric-powered portion of its fleet by 25%.

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NewsDecember 14, 2020

Lion Electric Reports School Bus V2G Pilot Success

The EV manufacturer uses its electric school buses to supply electricity back to Con Edison utility customers as part of its vehicle-to-grid pilot in New York state.

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NewsDecember 9, 2020

Texas District Deploys First Electric School Buses in the State

Everman Independent School District adds three Blue Bird Vision Electric school buses to its fleet. It expects to save $4,000 a year on fuel and $2,000 a year on maintenance.

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NewsNovember 18, 2020

Canadian Province to Add 12 Electric School Buses

The electric buses from The Lion Electric Co. will replace 12 diesel-powered buses in the upcoming year.

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NewsNovember 16, 2020

California District Orders 6 GreenPower Electric School Buses

The buses for Thermalito Union Elementary School District can reportedly travel up to 150 miles with a 194.5kWh battery pack.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 28, 2020

Thomas Built to Begin Delivery of Virginia's First Electric School Buses

The school bus manufacturer marks the occasion at dealer Sonny Merryman’s headquarters. Delivery of a total of 50 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley buses, part of Dominion Energy’s initiative, begins in early November.

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