Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

While diesel and gasoline engines will still be the main power source for commercial vehicles for the next decade, fleets are now testing and buying...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10123532/sustainability-key-motivator-for-early-fleet-adopters-of-clean-vehicle-technolog

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia have signed an agreement pledging to develop a plan to eliminate diesel emissions by 2050.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10121129/states-join-forces-to-accelerate-truck-bus-electrification

Categories: Global Fleet, Management, Sustainability

The Thomas Built Buses executive discusses the school bus’s vital role in education, his role in bringing a game-changing bus to the market, and pupil...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009506/qa-ken-hedgecocks-40-plus-years-serving-school-transportation

Categories: Global Fleet, Management, Sustainability

Bellwether Education Partners’ reports address issues that are shaping student transportation: school choice, greener alternatives, and safety issues...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040441/education-firm-releases-three-new-school-transportation-reports

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Global Fleet, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Sustainability

Chris Llewellyn, divisional maintenance manager for Pacific Western Transportation, discusses how the company has seen lowered fuel costs and reduced...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009543/5-questions-chris-llewellyn-on-propane-benefits-mitigating-tech-shortage

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Sustainability

Customized fueling stations, fuel removal systems, and scheduled EV charging are some of the latest alt-fueling options dedicated to enhancing the...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009546/alt-fueling-equipment-tailored-for-school-bus-fleets

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Sustainability

Whether your buses run on propane, CNG, biodiesel, or electricity, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Station Locator can help find the appropriate...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009548/q-a-station-locator-helps-with-alt-fueling-choices

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Global Fleet, Sustainability

The bus, which is now available for purchase, features an engine that is 90% cleaner than the national emissions standard, according to Roush CleanTech. 

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10040599/blue-bird-unveils-ultra-low-nox-cng-school-bus

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Global Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Maintenance, Management, Sustainability

A recent visit to a Southern California school district revealed the pride that the transportation team takes in their work, their fleet, and their facility.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009669/a-shining-example-of-school-bus-pride

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Global Fleet, Management, Sustainability

VW settlement and other funds converge with increasing progress, availability, and demonstrated efficiency of alternative-fuel school buses, making now the...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10009699/golden-opportunities-to-go-for-green-taking-advantage-of-alt-fuel-school-bus-fun