EPA Offering Over $10M in Diesel Emission Reduction Rebates
The agency will award selected applicants $15,000 to $20,000 per bus for scrapping and replacement. The deadline to apply is Oct. 30.
NSTA Advocacy in Action — Helping the Yellow Bus Go Green
Whether members are interested in idling reduction, upgrading to newer and cleaner diesel engines, or need help moving to alternate fuels, the National School Transportation Association can help in a variety of ways.
EPA Awards Over $9.3M in Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants
The latest round of DERA funding will be used to replace 473 school buses in 43 states or territories.
EPA Extends Deadline for Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
Proposals for the program funds can be submitted through March 26.
EPA Awards District Nearly $2M in Funding for New School Buses
Fulton County (Ga.) School System will replace 85 of its diesel-powered school buses with new propane buses.
EPA Offering $40M in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
School buses are included in the vehicle types that are eligible for the funding and school districts are among the eligible entities.
National School Transportation Association Past President Speaks at EPA Event
Past president Dale Krapf discusses the NSTA’s support of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program at an event to honor Children’s Health Month.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Resigns
Pruitt has been the subject of multiple ethics investigations. President Trump accepts his resignation while continuing to defend his work at the EPA.
EPA Offers $2 Million in Clean Diesel Funding for Tribes
Each applicant may request up to $800,000 as part of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program. The EPA expects to award up to eight tribal assistance agreements.
N.Y. Dealers Call for Flexibility in Replacing School Buses With VW Funds
The New York State Bus Distributors Association recommends including all viable clean-engine technologies in a replacement program.
EPA Offers $40 Million in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
For the new round of DERA funds, the EPA expects to make between 20 and 80 awards for projects to replace or retrofit older diesel vehicles, including school buses.
How Will the VW Settlement Funds Impact School Buses? Check With Your State
As state agencies work out plans for their share of the Volkswagen diesel mitigation funding, it has become clear that allocations for school buses will vary widely from state to state.
Roush Propane Engines Certified for Heavy-Duty Onboard Diagnostics
School buses powered by Roush CleanTech propane fuel systems with Ford 6.8L 2V and 3V engines are covered under the CARB HD-OBD certification.
Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill With Over $30B For Education
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