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A black and white image of a Thomas Built Wattson bus with text reading "Electric Buses: Progress, Promise, and the Practical Road Ahead."
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 StaffNovember 6, 2025

Applications Open for Propane Autogas Skills Grant Program

With alternative fuels on the rise, PERC’s grant program helps schools prepare students for careers maintaining low-emission fleets through hands-on training and equipment funding.

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A graphic with a Blue Bird propane bus and text reading "North Carolina District Unveils First Propane School Buses."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 30, 2025

North Carolina District Unveils First Propane School Buses

Guilford County Schools will operate 10 new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses in an effort to lower fuel and maintenance costs while reducing emissions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 10, 2025

New Propane Station to Service Virginia District

Henrico County Public Schools will be among the first to use the new Sandston refueling station near Richmond International Airport.

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An up-close side image of a Blue Bird with a green graphic that says "Power By Propane."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 6, 2025

School Transportation Leaders Encouraged To Prepare With Propane

In recognition of National Propane Day, PERC is spotlighting propane autogas as a reliable, clean energy option to keep school fleets running.

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a school bus refuels at a propane station
ArticlesSeptember 22, 2025

Refueling Propane Autogas School Buses is Painless [Op-Ed]

Need a propane refueling primer? Here are seven simple steps to ensure a clean fill every single time.

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A student disembarks a propane school bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 28, 2025

PERC Survey Shows 87% of Parents Support Low-Emissions School Buses

Survey results reveal parents want cleaner rides, but school districts face funding gaps and delays in deploying other fuel options.

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A crowd stands behind a red ribbon being cut.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 14, 2025

Wisconsin District Unveils First Propane School Buses

Through a partnership with contractor, Kobussen Buses, the district will operate 20 new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses.

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A collage of images showing the school district's propane buses and fueling infrastructure with text reading, "Oklahoma district adds propane buses."
Newsby Elora HaynesJuly 22, 2025

Oklahoma District Rolls Out Propane Buses, Bringing Cleaner and Cooler Rides

New propane buses with air conditioning, safety tech, and cleaner emissions bring comfort and efficiency to Broken Arrow Public Schools students and staff.

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a boy deboards a propane school bus
ArticlesJuly 10, 2025

4 Reasons I Chose Propane Autogas Buses as a School District Transportation Director

Take a peek inside the decision-making process that led to a more reliable, cleaner fleet, according to a former district director-turned PERC manager.

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