Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, New Mobility, Paratransit, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Vehicle OEM, Zero Emissions

Lightning's new chassis is suited for Class 4 and Class 5 commercial electric chassis cab, stripped chassis, and cutaway chassis configurations.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10158823/lightning-emotors-releases-new-chassis-for-fleet-evs

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Bus, Management, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions

Among the additions, current President Gareth Joyce will succeed Jack Allen as CEO, who will retire but continue on the company's board, effective Jan. 2022.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10157612/proterra-announces-leadership-succession-plan

Categories: Bus, Electric Vehicles, Legal/Legislative, Management, Suppliers, Zero Emissions

A U.S. Army veteran and former executive of Honeywell International and Tesla Motors, Ensign’s track record includes leading global operations for 42...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10150668/ensign-named-president-of-proterra-transit

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Bus, Management, Suppliers, Zero Emissions

The Type A school bus manufacturer has acquired a controlling interest in the electric vehicle drivetrain integrator and supplier Ecotuned.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10149347/micro-bird-acquires-controlling-interest-in-ev-drivetrain-integrator

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Bus, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Green Fleet, Paratransit, Special Needs Transportation, Suppliers, Zero Emissions

Lightning eMotors will deliver up to 7,500 zero-emission Class 4 and Class 5 buses across the U.S. and Canada from 2021-2025 while providing full electric...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10149156/lightning-emotors-forest-river-partner-on-electric-buses-chargers-and-products

Categories: Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), Fleet Forward, Management, Operations, Smart Cities, Suppliers

While the 3G sunset isn’t imminent, existing infrastructure isn’t guaranteed to last until the sunset date. Fleets using ELDs are particularly vulnerable if...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10147767/3g-to-5g-8-steps-to-manage-the-road-ahead

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Bus, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Legal/Legislative, Suppliers, Zero Emissions

With this initiative, AMPLY is leveraging its proprietary charge management system, OMEGA™, to track and aggregate megawatt hours of electricity used by its...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10147264/amply-power-program-brings-100-clean-energy-to-california-customers

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Charging, Electric, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Operations, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability

The answers will dictate site design, energy management considerations, software needs, home charging requirements, and fleet policy updates. Without the...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10143764/22-questions-to-answer-before-installing-ev-charging-depots

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Green Fleet, Products, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

Lightning eMotors expects to produce 100 purpose-built Electric Transits this year, with a projection of up to 3,000 units by 2023.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10139226/proterra-battery-tech-to-power-lightning-emotors-electric-transit

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Products, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

The new e-Shield line features properties that allow longer driving range for EVs, according to Phillips 66.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10138325/phillips-66-lubricants-launches-products-for-electric-vehicle-market