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VideosJune 27, 2022

Picture That [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, showcases the winner of the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 15, 2022

GreenPower Hosts Electric Bus Display in D.C.

The zero-emission vehicle manufacturer teams with the Zero-Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) to showcase EV school and transit buses at the U.S. Capitol.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJune 13, 2022

NSTA: Bus-In Back on the Road and In-Person

The past two years have been anything but normal, and that required us to cancel our Bus‐In events for both 2020 and 2021. These cancellations did not mean that the association’s advocacy efforts shut down for the better part of two years.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattJune 8, 2022

Low Voltage Ahead for Zero-Emission Rebate Plan?

The EPA has indicated that the next phase of the program may be more focused on grants rather than rebates, which might be more appealing to school districts across the financial spectrum. But even if they hand out millions of up-front dollars to buy new electric buses, it can be a risky investment without proper planning.

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VideosJune 6, 2022

Money and Milestones [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent top news from School Bus Fleet, including high demand for the FCC's last round of the Emergency Connectivity Fund.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 27, 2022

FCC Received $2.8 Billion in Connectivity Fund Requests

The Federal Communications Commission has about $1.5 billion remaining in the Emergency Connectivity Fund program, which will be prioritized for projects in rural school districts.

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Newsby Wes PlattMay 24, 2022

EPA Taking Comment on Clean School Bus "Buy America" Waiver

The proposed waiver, which would allow exceptions for electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the Clean School Bus program, is open for comment until June 7.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 24, 2022

Propane Autogas May Benefit Prioritized Districts in Clean School Bus Program

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) cites the fuel's clean, affordable benefits as marking suitability for high-need, rural, and tribal school districts.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 13, 2022

FCC Chair Urges School Bus Wi-Fi Funding Under E-Rate

Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wants school districts to have funding for access-point technology available beyond the Emergency Connectivity Fund.

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School Bus Fleet BlogMay 11, 2022

Why Reinvent the Wheel? EPA Should Look to FTA’s Example for Electric School Bus Program Blueprint

The EPA’s approach to federal support for electrification begs the question if it will be accessible to districts that need it the most. The FTA’s phased model provides an attractive transition period for scaling; could it work for student transportation as well?

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