The Mobility House Joins PowerFlex in Fleet Electrification Deal

The acquisition combines intelligent charging software, bidirectional charging expertise, and fleet electrification services to support the growing adoption of electric school buses across North America.

Don't Count Out the Internal Combustion Truck Engine

New developments for the tried-and-true internal combustion engine are coming to cut the industry’s carbon footprint.

Missouri district to transition fleet to CNG

In a 10-year lease-purchase agreement, Lee’s Summit R-7 School District will replace its diesel fleet with 149 Thomas Built school buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The district’s program also includes a shift toward CNG-powered facility maintenance trucks and continued use of all-electric delivery trucks.

NHTSA assessing pedestrian safety around hybrid vehicles

Possible rulemakings include requiring electric and hybrid vehicle makers to add sounds that alert the visually impaired and other pedestrians when these vehicles are operating at low speeds. A NHTSA spokesperson confirms that school buses would be included.

Takeaways from Zum’s Recent Market Expansion

Zum cites the goal of modernizing student transportation services as it continues growing throughout the United States, pursuing safer, greener, and more efficient transportation.

5 Questions: Pioneer Power Mobility's Geo Murickan on the Appeal of Mobile Charging

The CEO of a company that offers EV charging solutions shares a staged approach to take when seeking approval for electric school buses from school boards.

Texas school district receives hybrid bus

AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, city officials, Austin School Board members and Austin Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Pat Forgione ga...

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Navistar San Antonio Plant Showcases Latest Manufacturing Tech

Navistar showed off its new San Antonio Manufacturing Plant March 23, holding it up as an example of the latest, most high-tech and sustainable manufacturing techniques.