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NewsAugust 25, 2021

US Senator Visits Virginia School Bus Company to Talk Electric Buses, Infrastructure

Sen. Mark Warner (Va.) discusses the current federal infrastructure plan and what it means for electric school buses.

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NewsAugust 10, 2021

Senate Approves Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan

The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan includes $5 billion in funding for electric and low-emission school buses.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 22, 2021

FirstGroup Completes Sale of First Student, First Transit

The company reaches a deal with global investor EQT Infrastructure for its North American school bus and public transportation companies.

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NewsJuly 14, 2021

Georgia Congressman Tours Blue Bird Electric School Bus Plant

Sanford D. Bishop, the U.S. Rep. for Georgia’s 2nd congressional district, visits the OEM’s manufacturing facility to discuss electric school bus technology, pending infrastructure bills, and the region's growing workforce.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Copper Development Association to Launch Electric School Bus Coalition

Comprising school bus manufacturers and dealers, electric utilities, non-governmental organizations, and material providers, the coalition aims to drive adoption of electric bus fleets and the infrastructure needed to support them.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJune 9, 2021

Public-Private Partnerships Are Key to Turning the Corner on Infrastructure

Increasingly, more states have had to get innovative to solve their infrastructure issues. Public-private partnerships are powerful and produce benefits for all involved. These are relationships combining resources and knowledge that can profoundly enhance underserved communities.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 23, 2021

FirstGroup Plans to Sell First Student, First Transit for $4.6 Billion

The company agrees to sell its North American school bus and public transportation companies to EQT Infrastructure.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicApril 1, 2021

Biden Infrastructure Plan Calls For $300B For EVs, Roads, Bridges

Of Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan, $174 billion would be for building electric vehicle charging infrastructure and $115 billion for repairing highways and bridges.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 15, 2021

New to Electric School Bus Adoption? Experienced Operators Share 6 Tips

Two school districts and one bus company weigh in on lessons learned during operation. They recommend planning to expand infrastructure, keeping range and charging in mind, and prioritizing driver training.

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School Bus Fleet BlogFebruary 11, 2021

How Can the Yellow Bus Meet the 2030 Zero-Emissions Challenge?

National School Transportation Association President John Benish Jr. says that while the pupil transportation industry invites innovation, factors such as cost and infrastructure support need to be considered in working to meet the Biden Administration's ambitious Clean Energy Plan.

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