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NewsFebruary 2, 2021

New Power Company Subsidiary to Help Fleets Go Electric

Duke Energy’s eTransEnergy will assist school districts, transit services, and companies across the U.S. with the process of transitioning their fleets to electric, from vehicle selection to maintaining charging infrastructure.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2021

Lion Electric, Flo|AddEnergie Expand Partnership With Reseller Agreement

The EV manufacturer will offer North American customers AddEnergie charging stations provided by Flo, as well as charging and energy management cloud software services.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2021

First Student, First Transit Enter Bus Electrification Agreement

The transportation companies and NextEra Energy Resources plan a joint venture with a goal of electrification of tens of thousands of school and public transit vehicles.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 22, 2021

DATTCO Acquires First Electric School Bus in Connecticut

The bus dealership and transportation company recently began operating its new Collins Type A All-Electric school bus to serve Middletown Public Schools.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2021

5 Questions: Jason Gillis on Electric Buses, Pandemic Protocols

Gillis, the transportation director for Everman (Texas) Independent School District, discusses the district’s integration of electric buses, what safety measures his department has deployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why he wishes more people would consider a bus driving career.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2021

NTSB Issues Recommendations Related to EV Battery Fire Risks

Guidance in the federal agency’s report on four fires involving high-voltage, lithium-ion batteries includes updating emergency response procedures and providing information on the risks to emergency personnel.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2021

Proterra Going Public Following Transaction with ArcLight Clean Transition Corp.

The transaction represents an enterprise value of $1.6 billion for Proterra.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 6, 2021

Bus Electrification Partnership to Drive Cost Savings, Cleaner Air

In this Q and A, Dominion Energy’s Dan Weekley talks about fleet integration plans and dollar and power savings from vehicle-to-grid technology. Meanwhile, Thomas Built Buses offers tips for partnering with a power company.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserDecember 29, 2020

School Bus Sales Dip, but Industry Holds on in Unprecedented Year

Although COVID-19 was unforeseen, we have seen bus sales drop even further — although more gradually — during the Great Recession and recovery, and they bounced back.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 17, 2020

California District Expands Fleet With 10 More Electric School Buses

With the delivery of the LionC buses, Twin Rivers Unified School District has expanded the electric-powered portion of its fleet by 25%.

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