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The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced funding for nearly $900 million worth of new school buses under the Clean School Bus Program. About 92% of the requested vehicles are electric.
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Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the possible reclassification of marijuana, proposed changes to EV school bus safety standards, the EPA's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant program, and PERC's new hire. Plus, an interview with Vinny Riscica, senior project manager for clean transportation at NYSERDA! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.
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Applicants have until July 25 to submit packages to be eligible to receive part of the $932 million the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to award recipients.
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Zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles, including school buses, are expected to be funded under this new opportunity when it launches. School transportation leaders should start preparing now.
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The U.S. EPA finalized Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, targeting model years 2027-2032. Expected to cut 1 billion tons of emissions, yielding $13 billion in annualized benefits. Flexible standards accommodate various technologies. Reaction mixed: praised for environmental benefits but criticized for potential economic impact on small businesses, notably independent truckers.
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Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses proposed rulemaking from the FMCSA intended to increase flexibility in the commercial driver's licensing process. Plus, get a recap of recent news from the school transportation industry!
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Most applicants sought grant funding to acquire electric school buses, with propane coming in a distant second. No one indicated plans to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in this round. That’s not terribly surprising, I suppose, given how few school districts listed the inclusion of CNG buses in their fleets for our 2023 top district fleets survey.
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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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Applicants now have until Feb. 14 to submit for rebates for electric, propane, and compressed natural gas school buses.
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Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, shares questions and answers about the EPA's Clean School Bus Program rebate applications. Plus, let us know your choice for Administrator of the Year, sign up for School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX), and recommend songs for our school bus driver Spotify playlist!
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