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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.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 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."
Newsby Elora HaynesMay 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."
ArticlesMay 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.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 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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Image of the outdoor vehicle expo at Virginia Clean Cities' Rally at Richmond event.
Newsby StaffApril 13, 2026

Virginia Clean Cities Celebrates 30 Years, Highlights Award Winners in School Bus Innovation

At its annual rally, the organization spotlighted propane and electric school bus advancements while recognizing leaders driving forward-looking student transportation.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of an electric IC Bus school bus and text reading "Funding & the Road to Electrification."
Newsby Elora HaynesApril 8, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Funding & the Road to Electrification

From federal oversight fixes to state funding milestones and district deployments, the transition to cleaner school transportation continues to advance.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of Blue Bird propane school buses.
Newsby Elora HaynesMarch 19, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: EV Charging Expansion & Fleet Deployments

From EV charging growth to V2G testing and new bus deployments, districts and providers advance alt-fuel goals amid challenges.

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Front view of an IC Bus next generation electric CE Series bus driving on a suburban street.
Newsby Elora HaynesFebruary 27, 2026

EPA Revamps Clean School Bus Program, 2024 Rebates Halted

The EPA will open a 45-day comment period and is planning a March 3 webinar as it reshapes Clean School Bus funding for 2026.

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Electric school buses connected to charging stations at a fleet depot supporting zero-emission transportation infrastructure.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 9, 2023

ABB and Polara Partner on Charging Tech in Canada

ABB will supply modular power distribution units for Polara’s EV charging infrastructure projects, including deployments supporting school bus and fleet electrification efforts in Canada and the U.S.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 14, 2020

States Join Forces to Accelerate Truck, Bus Electrification

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia have signed an agreement pledging to develop a plan to eliminate diesel emissions by 2050.

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