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Articlesby Shelley MikaSeptember 18, 2024

Alt-Fuel for Non-Electrifiers: 3 Reasons to Consider Propane

When high acquisition and infrastructure costs make electrification unrealistic, propane is an easy and cost-effective alternative to reduce tailpipe emissions. Learn the three reasons Blue Bird's Steve Whaley says propane is a winning formula for school bus fleets.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 12, 2022

Navistar CEO Calls for Long-Term Commitment to get to Net Zero

The trucking industry has done much over the past several years in its quest to reach zero net carbon emissions — but it’s far too soon to pat itself on the back, said Navistar CEO Mathias Carlbaum at ACT Expo.

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NewsMarch 31, 2022

Guide Lays Out Electric School Bus Transition Steps

For schools interested in shifting to electric school buses, a new guide is here to help. A new 19-page publication is now available, with research on bus manufacturers and information on health, costs, funding, and more.

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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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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2021

CARB Passes Smog Check Regulation for Trucks, Buses

California’s Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance program will require vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds operating in California to perform periodic testing.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson October 11, 2021

5 New Tech Offerings for Alt-Fuel School Bus Fleets

As pressures mount to convert to alternatively-fueled buses, companies are developing new technologies to track emissions and other key vehicle data.

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NewsJuly 29, 2021

National Nonprofit Gears Up for Zero Emission Bus Conference

The Center for Transportation and the Environment’s 2021 International Zero Emission Bus Conference will take place in Denver, Colorado, from Sept. 15 to 17.

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NewsJune 29, 2021

Canada Approves $30M for Zero-Emission School Bus Project

The investment supports the purchase of up to 280 zero-emission school buses for members of the Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 15, 2021

Philadelphia District Seeks Transition to Gasoline, Electric School Buses

The School District of Philadelphia is making strides to transition from an all-diesel fleet by purchasing a total of 16 gasoline-powered buses from IC Bus and five electric buses from The Lion Electric Co.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 8, 2021

2 School Districts Use VW Funds for Electric Buses

Washington County (Tenn.) Schools and Snoqualmie Valley (Wash.) School District add electric buses to their fleets after receiving a portion of their state’s Volkswagen settlement funds.

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