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a thomas built type a minotour school bus is shown parked outside on a sunny day
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 8, 2025

Thomas Built Buses to Increase Type A Minotour Production by 50%

The OEM's High Point, N.C. plant triples in space to accommodate the expansion of small school bus manufacturing.

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Videosby Elora HaynesNovember 10, 2025

NAPT ACTS 2025 Highlights: SBF On the Scene with Thomas Built Buses

See the Saf-T-Liner HDX2 Wattson school bus up close and hear what makes it a standout as a Type D electrification option.

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A row of yellow Valley View ISD electric school buses parked outdoors with the district logo in the corner of the image.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 23, 2025

Texas District Deploys 8 Electric School Buses

The project is Highland Electric's first in south Texas, as Valley View ISD welcomes new Type Cs from Thomas Built Buses and eight Tellus chargers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 21, 2025

Thomas Built Buses Unveils Its First Electric Type D Bus

Wattson is the company's largest electrified school bus built on Thomas’ HDX2 platform and powered by Accelera’s 14Xe electric axle.

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Bus driver in safety vest gives a thumbs-up in the doorway of an IC electric school bus
Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 26, 2025

The State of Electric School Buses: Where We Are and Where We're Going

Electric school buses face hurdles in funding, supply, and infrastructure, but adoption continues to grow. Here’s where the segment stands.

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A graphic introducing Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles.
Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

Thomas Built Buses, FCCC Unite as Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles

By merging Thomas Built Buses and FCCC, Daimler aims to accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and strengthen its specialty vehicle portfolio.

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Inside view of a bus driver seat with students walking across the road.
Articlesby Elora HaynesSeptember 9, 2025

Beyond the Dash: Safety Tech Helping Drivers See It All

From AI-driven monitoring to 360-degree cameras, automated braking, and smarter mirrors, the latest school bus technology redefines how buses protect students — and empower drivers.

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Black diesel fuel tank with Cleveland Tank and School Bus Fleet logos on an orange background.
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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A close in view of a New England map with the W.C. Cressey subsidiary logo.
Newsby StaffJune 17, 2025

New England Transit Sales and W.C. Cressey & Son Merge

Two top Northeast school bus dealers merge to form New England Transit LLC, expanding service, reach, and customer support.

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School officials cutting a red ribbon in front of electric school buses.
Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

Walla Walla Drives Ahead With Washington’s Biggest Electric School Bus Fleet

The Washington district’s 18 new Thomas Built electric buses mark an EV milestone for the Evergreen State. The buses were funded by both state and federal grants. 

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