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NewsJuly 14, 2021

Georgia Congressman Tours Blue Bird Electric School Bus Plant

Sanford D. Bishop, the U.S. Rep. for Georgia’s 2nd congressional district, visits the OEM’s manufacturing facility to discuss electric school bus technology, pending infrastructure bills, and the region's growing workforce.

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NewsJuly 13, 2021

Virginia District Debuts Stop-Arm Cameras, Safety Tech on Electric School Buses

Chesapeake Public Schools is partnering with BusPatrol to equip two of its electric school buses with safety technology, including stop-arm cameras.

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NewsJuly 6, 2021

Arizona District Adds its First Electric School Bus

Cartwright School District #38 secures funding to purchase one 84-passenger Blue Bird electric school bus, in addition to a Level 2 charging station.

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NewsJune 29, 2021

Blue Bird Makes Prestolite Alternators Standard, Optional on Some School Buses

Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville IdlePro Extreme 350- and 420-amp alternators will be offered as standard on Blue Bird’s All American RE Diesel and CNG-powered school buses and optional for models using a Cummins 2021 engine.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 28, 2021

5 Questions: Johana Vicente on Link Between Electric School Buses, Environmental Justice

The national director of grassroots community nonprofit Chispa discusses its advocacy of electric school buses in low-income communities and communities of color, which are most impacted by transportation pollution.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJune 24, 2021

How V2G Can Help Create Cleaner Rides for Students

Vehicle-to-grid technology can lower the total cost of ownership for electric school buses and help integrate renewable energy.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Copper Development Association to Launch Electric School Bus Coalition

Comprising school bus manufacturers and dealers, electric utilities, non-governmental organizations, and material providers, the coalition aims to drive adoption of electric bus fleets and the infrastructure needed to support them.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 15, 2021

Philadelphia District Seeks Transition to Gasoline, Electric School Buses

The School District of Philadelphia is making strides to transition from an all-diesel fleet by purchasing a total of 16 gasoline-powered buses from IC Bus and five electric buses from The Lion Electric Co.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 10, 2021

5 Tips for Electric School Bus Training With First Responders

From dealing with a new electric powertrain and battery technology to different maintenance and safety requirements, the proper training can help ensure a successful emergency response.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 10, 2021

Traveling Nonprofit Project Schools Oregon Districts on Electric Buses

The Electric Bus Learning Project conducts what is reportedly the state’s first-ever electric school bus tour. The project aims to educate school and public transportation operators on various aspects of electrification.

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