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NewsJune 5, 2019

2 More California School Districts Receive Electric School Buses

Chico Unified School District adds one electric school bus and Brawley Elementary School District receives three new electric buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

8 Michigan Districts Receive Funding for New School Buses

The State Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded the districts $626,573 in grants to purchase a total of 28 new school buses.

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ArticlesMay 17, 2019

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Helping the Yellow Bus Go Green

Whether members are interested in idling reduction, upgrading to newer and cleaner diesel engines, or need help moving to alternate fuels, the National School Transportation Association can help in a variety of ways.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson May 14, 2019

Electric School Buses Power Up Savings, Efficiency

As electric buses become a more feasible option for pupil transporters, operators in the U.S. and Canada are noting various benefits, including charging efficiency, fuel savings, and the need for consistent maintenance training.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

Blue Bird Unveils Ultra-Low NOx CNG School Bus

The bus, which is now available for purchase, features an engine that is 90% cleaner than the national emissions standard, according to Roush CleanTech. 

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

EPA Awards Over $9.3M in Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants

The latest round of DERA funding will be used to replace 473 school buses in 43 states or territories.

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How Will the VW Settlement Funds Impact School Buses? Check With Your State

As state agencies work out plans for their share of the Volkswagen diesel mitigation funding, it has become clear that allocations for school buses will vary widely from state to state.

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ArticlesMay 27, 2016

Beyond Clearing the Air: Emissions Reduction Devices Can Help Extend Bus Life

In addition to helping school buses run more cleanly and efficiently, many retrofit products on the market are designed for easy installation and to reduce engine wear.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 23, 2016

School shows big ‘Love’ for the bus

At ASBC’s Love the Bus event in rural Sloughhouse, California, dignitaries from Congress and the EPA cite the benefits of school buses, and students in yellow T-shirts show their spirit.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 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.

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