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Articles•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•January 1, 2009

From 'Great' to 'Green'

No, that’s not a typo on the cover of this issue. If you’ve been reading SBF for at least a year, you’re probably familiar with our Grea...

An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of the back end of an electric bus next to charging infrastructure and text reading "Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Power Up Beyond the Bus."

An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of Blue Bird propane school buses.

An orange and red graphic with text reading "Surface Transportation Bill Moves Forward."

Portrait of John Gonzales of the National Laboratory of the Rockies featured in School Bus Fleet’s “Five Questions” Q&A series.

School Bus Fleet graphic showing two yellow electric school buses parked beside a charging station, with the headline “Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Extend Clean School Bus Program Through 2031.”

Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•May 29, 2014

Emission-control technology offers low-maintenance solutions

Diesel particulate filters, mufflers and engine pre-heaters help school bus operators keep the air in and around their vehicles clean with minimal maintenance required. Technology upgrades now allow for optimal operation and pre-programmable engine pre-heating in even lower temperatures.

News•by Elora Haynes•June 12, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Power Up Beyond the Bus

See how districts are pairing electric buses with charging, solar, and V2G technology to cut costs, boost resilience, and unlock new fleet value.

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News•by Elora Haynes•March 19, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: EV Charging Expansion & Fleet Deployments

From EV charging growth to V2G testing and new bus deployments, districts and providers advance alt-fuel goals amid challenges.

News•by Elora Haynes•June 1, 2026

The BUILD America 250 Act Has Big Implications for School Buses, Too [Updated]

Buried within a sweeping federal transportation bill are provisions that could affect school bus driver requirements, illegal passing enforcement, and even the future role of autonomous technology in pupil transportation.

Digital Cover Features•by Amanda Huggett•November 1, 2026

Easy Ways to Reduce School Bus Emissions: Q&A with John Gonzales

Learn how preventive maintenance, driver training, reduced idling, smarter routing, and the right fuel choices can help districts reduce emissions — without investing in new buses.

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News•by Elora Haynes•October 14, 2026

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Extend Clean School Bus Program Through 2031

The proposed legislation would renew federal support for cleaner school buses as districts navigate funding uncertainty, rising fuel and infrastructure costs, and fleet replacement needs.

School Bus Fleet Blog•by John Benish Jr.•February 11, 2021

How Can the Yellow Bus Meet the 2030 Zero-Emissions Challenge?

National School Transportation Association President John Benish Jr. says that while the pupil transportation industry invites innovation, factors such as cost and infrastructure support need to be considered in working to meet the Biden Administration's ambitious Clean Energy Plan.

Articles•by Hillary Weiss•November 21, 2022

Renewable Propane Reduces Emissions, Provides Cost Savings

Ideal for paratransit and on-demand transit fleets, the non-fossil fuel is produced from 100% raw materials, and when paired with an ultra-low NOx engine, brings emission levels to near-zero.

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News•by Amanda Huggett•September 25, 2026

EPA Opens $180M DERA Funding Round for Diesel Upgrades

The 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program seeks applications from eligible organizations to accelerate the retirement of legacy diesel vehicles.