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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 20, 2019

5 Questions: Chris Llewellyn on Propane Benefits, Mitigating Tech Shortage

Chris Llewellyn, divisional maintenance manager for Pacific Western Transportation, discusses how the company has seen lowered fuel costs and reduced emissions from running the largest propane-powered fleet in Canada, as well as minimal technician shortage.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 20, 2019

Nevada Bill Addressing Electric School Bus Funding Advances

Lawmakers pass Senate Bill 299, which would make school districts eligible for funds covering 75% of the cost of buying electric buses or installing the charging infrastructure. The bill heads to the governor’s desk.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson May 16, 2019

Alt-Fueling Equipment Tailored for School Bus Fleets

Customized fueling stations, fuel removal systems, and scheduled EV charging are some of the latest alt-fueling options dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and productivity of pupil transportation.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2019

Q & A: Station Locator Helps With Alt-Fueling Choices

Whether your buses run on propane, CNG, biodiesel, or electricity, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Station Locator can help find the appropriate fueling station.

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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 StaffApril 25, 2019

Allison Transmission Acquires Electric Vehicle Divisions of 2 Companies

The manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty automatic transmissions purchases the EV systems divisions of Vantage Power and AxleTech.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 18, 2019

Maryland Bill Would Fund Electric School Bus Grant Program

House Bill 1255 would establish the state’s Zero-Emission Vehicle School Bus Transition Grant Program to provide funding for electric school buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 10, 2019

GreenPower Plans to List Shares on NASDAQ

The manufacturer of the Synapse 72 electric school bus expects the move to bring new exposure and access to a larger base of retail and institutional investors in the U.S. and internationally. 

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2019

Duke Energy Proposes $76M Program for Electric Vehicles

The electric power holding company's proposal to the North Carolina Utilities Commission would help fund the adoption of electric school buses and electric public transportation, and would lead to almost 2,500 new charging stations across the state.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 29, 2019

Nevada Bill Would Help Fund Electric School Buses

Senate Bill 299 would make school districts eligible for funds that would cover 75% of the cost of buying electric school buses or installing the charging infrastructure.

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