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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 3, 2024

FMCSA Grants Aimed at Commercial Vehicle Safety

The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program grant awards are funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 8, 2024

Canada Infrastructure Bank Partners with Highland for Zero-Emission School Bus Initiative

The Canada Infrastructure Bank has forged a $50 million loan agreement with Highland Electric Fleets to facilitate the procurement of zero-emission school buses nationwide.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2024

First Student Helps Michigan District Transition to Electric School Buses

Pontiac School District in Michigan secures grants totaling $21.575 million from the Environmental Protection Agency and President Biden's infrastructure law to replace its diesel school buses with electric school buses. The initiative aims to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable student transportation, signaling a significant step towards environmental stewardship.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2024

Electric School Bus Infrastructure Funding Available in New York

Kathy Hochul, governor of the Empire State, announced that applicants could receive at least $25,000 per bus for hardware, site upgrades, installation costs, and battery storage.

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VideosJanuary 31, 2024

Affordable Alt-Fuel Infrastructure? [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses cost comparisons among different types of alternative fuel infrastructures. Plus, get a recap of recent news from the school transportation industry!

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 19, 2024

Third Round of California EV Fast Track Funding Coming in February

The zero-emission vehicle infrastructure funding incentives offer up to $20 million to California applicants.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesJanuary 19, 2024

Breaking Down Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Costs

What pupil transportation departments and contractors should expect to pay when installing infrastructure for propane, renewable diesel, biodiesel, CNG, or EVs. Plus some installation tips from experts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2024

Now Online: January's Digital School Bus Fleet!

The first issue of 2024 features our School Bus Fleet Trailblazers, plus hero school bus drivers and a dive into comparative infrastructure costs for alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 21, 2023

Thomas Built Launches Electric Bus Authority Infrastructure Consulting

A team of bus manufacturer experts are available to help customers make the transition to electric school buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 10, 2023

California Funding Covers Eligible Infrastructure Equipment

Once available, the EV Jump Start funding lane will be able to cover up to 75% of eligible infrastructure equipment and software costs for projects up to $750,000.

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