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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

California Agency Offers $94 Million for Alternative-Fuel School Buses

The California Energy Commission will award up to $78.7 million to replace aging buses, $13 million for electric vehicle infrastructure, and $2.4 million for CNG fueling infrastructure.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 7, 2018

GreenPower Receives Order for 100 Electric Buses

Creative Bus Sales' order for a total of 100 electric buses, 10 of which are school buses, is the largest to date for GreenPower.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 1, 2018

Lion Electric Co. Unveils Minibus, Announces Type A School Bus Plans

The manufacturer launches its eLionM, its new electric midi-minibus, and shares plans to unveil the eLionA this summer.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2018

GreenPower Taps Creative Bus Sales as Exclusive Factory Rep

The dealership signs a three-year agreement with the electric bus OEM and orders an initial 15 buses for inventory.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 24, 2018

PHOTOS: Electric School Buses Spark Interest

Electric school buses are becoming more prominent in pupil transportation as the "Big 3" manufacturers release their own models and tour them, and pilots see positive results.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 23, 2018

5 Questions: John Gonzales on Benefits of Alt-Fuels, Impact of VW Funding

John Gonzales, a senior engineer for NREL, discusses alt-fuel trends, funding from the Volkswagen settlements, and the potential of electric school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 21, 2018

New Electric Type A School Bus Coming From Collins

The bus utilizes Motiv’s Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis, based on the Ford E-450 platform.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2018

Blue Bird Showcases Electric School Buses at Canadian Conference

The school bus manufacturer features its All American RE Electric Type D and Micro Bird’s G5 Electric Type A at the Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference trade show.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 15, 2018

Electric School Buses Take to the Road: Real-World Results

Operators see reliable and quieter operation, fuel cost savings, and longer brake life. They recommend partnering with utility companies, installing charging infrastructure before receiving buses, and extensive driver training.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 10, 2018

Lion Delivers 13 Electric School Buses for Ontario Pilot Project

Thirteen school bus operators receive funding for an electric school bus and charging infrastructure from the Ontario Electric School Bus Pilot Program. 

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