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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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Electric school buses connected to charging stations at a fleet depot supporting zero-emission transportation infrastructure.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 9, 2023

ABB and Polara Partner on Charging Tech in Canada

ABB will supply modular power distribution units for Polara’s EV charging infrastructure projects, including deployments supporting school bus and fleet electrification efforts in Canada and the U.S.

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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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Polara company logo displayed on a blue and orange gradient background following Girardin Energy’s rebrand announcement.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 12, 2023

Girardin Energy Becomes Polara

Girardin Energy rebranded as Polara as the company expands electric fleet charging infrastructure projects across Canada and the U.S., including support for electric school bus operations.

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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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