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Articlesby Wes PlattDecember 15, 2023

10 Highlights from Alt-Fuel School Transportation in 2023

From EPA electric school bus funding to serious tech with a silly name, check out this collection of School Bus Fleet news related to alternative fuels in school transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 7, 2023

Lion Electric Battery Pack Earns Final Certification

The company collaborated with third-party testing partners to ensure the quality of the batteries used in Lion's medium-duty trucks and school buses.

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Newsby Wes PlattNovember 9, 2023

Kempower’s U.S. Plant Prepares for Production Start

The new facility in North Carolina will produce the company’s modular and scalable satellite charging system.

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Newsby Wes PlattNovember 6, 2023

NASDPTS 2023: State Transportation Leaders Urge Measured Approach on Electrification

The cleaner school bus technology has its appeal, helped by federal funding opportunities. But transportation directors recommend caution in the conversion.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2023

Nuvve, Blue Bird Team to Build First All-Electric Texas School Bus Fleet

Martinsville Independent School District replaced its diesel buses with five Blue Bird Vision electric school buses powered by Nuvve Level 2 charges and managed by Nuvve's FleetBox software.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 1, 2023

Blue Bird Appoints Two Vice Presidents to Bolster Supply Chain, ZEV Strength

The company is continuing to develop its zero- and low-emission vehicle portfolio while also managing strategic supply plans.

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Articlesby Wes PlattOctober 27, 2023

Contemplating Repower? ChatGPT Has Some Suggestions

Can ChatGPT help you make informed decisions for revamping your school transportation fleet with eco-friendly retrofits?

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ArticlesOctober 14, 2023

Enhancing School Transportation with Biodiesel: One Company’s Green Journey

Cook-Illinois Corporation, among the largest family owned and operated school-bus contractors in the U.S., has relied on biodiesel to transport children safely and affordably to and from school for more than 15 years.

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Newsby Wes PlattOctober 11, 2023

California Governor Signs 2035 Zero-Emission School Bus Mandate

Gavin Newsom wants all newly purchased or contracted school buses to be zero-emission vehicles, with potential extensions for districts meeting certain conditions.

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Articlesby Wes PlattOctober 5, 2023

Closer Look: What School Transportation Leaders Need to Know About the EPA’s 2023 Rebate Program

What’s different this time? Who qualifies as prioritized? What about repowers? We take a deeper dive into the latest Clean School Bus Program funding opportunity.

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