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NewsApril 21, 2021

Federal Bill Would Invest $25B in School Bus Fleet Electrification

The Clean Commute for Kids Act would authorize the U.S. EPA and Department of Energy to provide grants to replace existing buses with zero-emission buses over the next 10 years.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 14, 2021

Moving to Full Fleet Electrification: A Look at 3 Districts' Plans

Maryland, New York, and California districts skip the typical small-scale purchase of one or two electric buses for a pilot and plot complete fleet transitions. Plans include funding and making the undertaking budget neutral.

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Change Charging Ahead Despite Pandemic

Despite the challenges we still face brought about by COVID-19, school bus fleet electrification just keeps ramping up. Meanwhile, there is new leadership at one of the top national pupil transportation associations.

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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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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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NewsNovember 12, 2020

Vanner Inc. Appoints New Sales Manager for School Bus Technology

Randy McWhirter will lead the launch of Vanner’s latest technology for vehicle accessory electrification and engine-off operation called Revolution.

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NewsOctober 28, 2020

Proterra EV Charging Solutions Enable Full Fleet Electrification for Commercial Vehicles

Developed in partnership with Power Electronics, the new Proterra charging systems offer transit agencies and fleet operators a customizable vehicle charging solution.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 14, 2020

States Join Forces to Accelerate Truck, Bus Electrification

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia have signed an agreement pledging to develop a plan to eliminate diesel emissions by 2050.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

Navistar Launches New Business Unit for Electric Vehicle Solutions

The IC Bus parent company opens its NEXT eMobility Solutions unit in Detroit to deliver customized electrification solutions for commercial vehicles, including school buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2019

Blue Bird, Cummins Partner on Electric School Bus Support in California

Cummins, which produces the drivetrains in Blue Bird’s electric buses, is investing $500 million in electrification over three years as part of an effort to support California customers.

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