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Newsby Wes PlattJune 21, 2022

Illinois Politicians Seek Eligibility Expansion for Clean School Bus Program

In a letter addressed to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, legislators want changes to eligibility and prioritization criteria to avoid keeping some districts locked out of the federal program.

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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 ReleaseMarch 23, 2022

Lion Electric Hosts Federal and State Officials at Joliet Facility

Members of the Illinois delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives got a look at progress on the new manufacturing facility, which is expected to come online in the second half of 2022.

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ArticlesMarch 18, 2022

Electric Impact On the Way

Two zero-emission bus manufacturers are opening major new facilities in the United States this year. What difference could Lion Electric and GreenPower Motor Co. make in Illinois and West Virginia?

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Articlesby Wes PlattMarch 18, 2022

Township 211: A Propane vs. Diesel Maintenance Experience

Scott Prusko oversees maintenance for Township High School District 211 in Illinois. Data tracked for more than a decade indicates savings on fuel, maintenance, and warranty work with the district's propane buses.

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VideosMarch 7, 2022

Powering Up

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent news headlines from the pupil transportation industry - including Zum's effort to add electric buses to its fleet, starting in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 3, 2022

Levo Helping Illinois District's Zero-Emission School Bus Fleet Program

Levo will deliver a full suite of services to support the district's zero-emission fleet conversion - from site planning and construction, to installation of infrastructure and electric vehicle supply equipment, and utility engagement.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2022

New Push-To-Talk Two-Way Radio Program For School Bus Fleets

School-Radio can reach virtually anywhere service is needed, utilizing cellular infrastructure. It comes at a fixed budget point, which includes the device, service and maintenance cost.

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NewsJanuary 10, 2022

Lion Electric Takes Ownership of Illinois Production Facility

The company soon will start installing critical equipment, and expects the first electric school buses to come off the Joliet production line in the second half of 2022.

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Newsby Wes PlattJanuary 4, 2022

Chicago Public Schools Paid $28.5M to Bus Companies, Workers Laid Off Anyway

The inspector general for Chicago (Ill.) Public Schools issued a report detailing the district’s failure to put conditions on funds paid to contractors early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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