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Workers assemble a large Proterra EV battery pack inside a manufacturing facility, using an overhead crane to position the battery module onto a chassis frame. American and South Carolina state flags hang above the production floor, with additional battery packs stacked nearby.

News•News/Media Release•May 15, 2026

Now Made in America: Proterra Turns to U.S.-Built EV Batteries

Proterra announced a new U.S.-sourced battery cell option for its Onyx platform, boosting domestic content by more than 600% and strengthening EV supply chain resilience for commercial vehicle OEMs.

News•News/Media Release•January 22, 2025

Blue Bird Announces John Wyskiel as President and CEO

John Wyskiel steps into the key role at the OEM on Feb. 17. He succeeds Phil Horlock.

News•News/Media Release•November 1, 2023

Blue Bird Appoints Two Vice Presidents to Bolster Supply Chain, ZEV Strength

The company is continuing to develop its zero- and low-emission vehicle portfolio while also managing strategic supply plans.

News•Staff•April 5, 2023

SBF Survey Seeks Contractor Feedback

From driver shortages to supply chain headaches, the latest annual School Bus Fleet Contractor Survey aims to capture the current state of the pupil transportation industry.

School Bus Fleet Blog•Wes Platt•January 5, 2023

Editor's Note: A Year on the Rebound

While purchase orders for new school buses increased overall, production lines continue to struggle to meet demand in a timely manner due to ongoing supply chain issues. School districts might order a new bus today but not actually see it loading up with students until 2024.

News•SBF Staff•October 13, 2022

NSTA Seeks USDOT Help with Bus Chassis Shortage

The association wants chassis manufacturers to set aside units specifically for student transportation services that often rely on Type A buses for special-needs transport.

News•News/Media Release•August 11, 2022

Blue Bird Reports Results From Recovery Plan in Challenging Q3

The school bus manufacturer focuses on electric vehicle market growth while supply chain struggles continue.

News•News/Media Release•May 18, 2022

Price Increases Announced for All Blue Bird School Bus Models

The company blames inflationary pressures and raw material costs, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war with Ukraine, for the latest price hike.

News•Wes Platt•May 17, 2022

Blue Bird Lays Off More Than 100 Workers in Georgia

Company officials say supply chain disruptions, which they've also given as a cause for recent price increases, motivated the reduction of the workforce in Fort Valley.

News•News/Media Release•April 4, 2022

Blue Bird Taps New Exec for Supply Chain Management

Jim Nelles comes to the school bus manufacturer with 20 years of leadership experience in global supply chain management and operations.

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