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Children board a yellow electric school bus from Central Consolidated School District during snowfall, as an adult assists students at the bus entrance.
News•by News/Media Release•May 26, 2026

GreenPower Unveils New Heating Solution for Type A Bus

The all-electric bus manufacturer's new product aims to eliminate cold-cabin issues on its Nano BEAST zero-emission school buses operating in cold climates.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of an electric bus charger and text reading "Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Plug In For the Long Haul."
News•by Elora Haynes•May 22, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Plug In for the Long Haul

School districts across the U.S. are moving electric school bus plans into operation, with new fleet deployments, charging infrastructure, and long-term electrification partnerships taking shape.

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A red, black, and white graphic with text reading "The Fuel Decision is Yours."
Articles•May 20, 2026

You're On Your Own to Pick a Drivetrain [Op-Ed]

After years of federal pressure toward electric school buses, districts are suddenly being told to choose their own path. Let’s explore the risks, realities, and politics behind school bus drivetrain decisions.

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Mark Childers of Thomas Built Buses stands in front of a large yellow electric school bus at ACT Expo while discussing the company’s new Type D EV school bus platform. Overlay text reads “The Big New EV School Bus” with School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo branding.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 19, 2026

Wattson: Thomas Built’s Largest EV School Bus Yet

Check in with Mark Childers on the new Wattson Type D electric school bus, featuring faster charging, expanded passenger capacity, and advanced safety technology.

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Rows of yellow school buses parked in a lot with “Diesel Still Dominates” graphic overlay highlighting continued diesel use in school transportation fleets.
News•by Staff and News Reports•May 18, 2026

Report: 72% of Diesel School Buses Now Use Advanced Low-Emission Engines

New data shows advanced low-emission diesel technology continues expanding across school bus fleets, even as electric bus adoption gains momentum.

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Russell Vare of The Mobility House sits at the company’s ACT Expo booth discussing vehicle-to-grid technology and smart EV charging for school bus fleets. Overlay text reads “V2G Goes Mainstream” alongside School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo branding.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 15, 2026

The New Era of Electric School Buses: V2G, Bidirectional Chargers & More

The Mobility House discusses AI-powered charging, vehicle-to-grid technology, smart energy management, and the next phase of school bus electrification.

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Promotional graphic from School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo featuring a Proterra representative standing beside a battery display booth. Large text reads “Proterra” and “Safer EV Bus Batteries.” The background shows battery components and attendees at the ACT Expo trade show floor.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 15, 2026

A Look at the Battery Technology Powering Electric School Buses

Check in with Proterra on next-generation EV battery technology for school buses, including safety innovations, predictive diagnostics, EPA 2027 readiness, and the future of transportation from ACT Expo.

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Thumbnail image for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring a Ride/BYD representative standing in front of a yellow electric school bus. Overlay text reads “RIDE/BYD” and “Ride’s EV Bus Strategy,” with School Bus Fleet and ACT Expo branding in the top left corner.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 13, 2026

A Look at RIDE’s Push to Scale Electric School Buses

Let’s talk EV school bus demand, battery safety, V2G technology, and the future of electric student transportation at ACT Expo 2026 with leaders from RIDE.

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Thumbnail image for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring an IC Bus representative standing beside a yellow electric CE Series school bus. Overlay text reads “IC Bus” and “1,500 EV School Buses,” with School Bus Fleet and ACT Expo branding in the top left corner.
Videos•by Amanda Huggett•May 12, 2026

Inside IC Bus’ Next-Gen Electric CE Series School Bus

In this video from ACT Expo, IC Bus EV sales director Alec Borror discusses next-generation electric school buses, driver feedback, and the future of bus electrification.

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Attendees gather across the ACT Expo opening reception and exhibit hall featuring major commercial vehicle and electrification brands.
Photo Galleries•by Amanda Huggett•May 12, 2026

EVs, AI & the Future of School Transportation: ACT Expo 2026 in Photos

ACT Expo 2026 showcased the latest innovations in electric school buses, fleet charging, AI, V2G technology, diagnostics, and clean transportation. Check out the highlights from Blue Bird, IC Bus, Thomas Built Buses, RIDE, Cummins, Geotab, and more.

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