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ArticlesNovember 21, 2025

Electric School Buses: Progress, Promise, and the Practical Road Ahead

The push for electric school buses grows, but real-world hurdles mean districts are adopting EVs slowly and mixing them with diesel and propane.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 10, 2025

Cleveland Tank Adds New Aftermarket Diesel Fuel Tank Models

Cleveland Tank has expanded its product line with new replacement diesel fuel tanks for IC Bus and Thomas Built Bus models, giving fleet operators direct-fit options for school bus maintenance.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2025

Decoding Diesel Parts: Understanding Engine Components for Optimal School Bus Performance

Let’s talk engines and how to guarantee peak performance while minimizing downtime. Here, find an accessible breakdown of key diesel engine components, walking through common signs of wear or failure, practical maintenance tips, and when to repair versus replace parts.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 10, 2023

JohnDow Industries Unveils New Fuel Carrytanks

JohnDow has released the 40-gallon gasoline and DEF Carrytank, as well as 58-gallon diesel Carrytank.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 29, 2023

Tennessee-based Cumberland Named 2022 IC Bus Dealer of the Year

The dealer, with headquarters in Nashville, was founded in 2007 and currently has 10 locations in Florida and Tennessee.

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VideosNovember 9, 2022

Waiver Unwavered [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the FMCSA's decision to extend the "under-the-hood" CDL test waiver until 2024. Also, check out the interview with EverDriven's Mitch Bowling!

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2022

Report Examines Transit, School Bus Fueling Choices

Diesel is the predominant technology in commercial trucking, school, and transit bus sectors, according to the DTF’s analysis of data sourced from S&P Global Mobility TIPNet data of vehicles in operation for Class 3-8 as of December 2021.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 25, 2022

Maryland Bus Fleet Reports Improved Fuel and Emissions Efficiency

Nevada-based FuelMatrix reports that its Oxon2 fuel treatment yielded an average 15% diesel fuel savings and reduced particulate matter in Chesapeake Charter’s 40-bus fleet.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettJanuary 14, 2022

EPA Provides Funding Updates at NASDPTS Conference

What opportunities exist for school bus rebates and grants from the EPA? Get the latest on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, American Rescue Plan, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Clean School Bus Program.

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NewsAugust 23, 2021

Virginia Approves VW Funds for Electric, Propane School Buses

The state releases more than $10.5 million of its Volkswagen settlement funds, approving the purchase of 83 new school buses for 19 school districts.

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