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Getting schooled in commercial EV infrastructure development

What electric school bus infrastructure projects can teach us about EVs in trucking.

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Scania launches new battery-electric bus platform

The electric bus platform aims to deliver more than 500 km range with up to 520 kWh of battery storage.

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Five truck trend takeaways from September

Let’s rewind and explore the pages of our industry playbook in this truck trends takeaway, just like the pros in the NFL. Run it back!

Twin Rivers Unified School District fields one of the largest electric school bus fleets

The fleet’s lower prices and operating costs are coupled with the sustainability benefits.

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Allegan County Transportation switches to propane transit buses

Allegan County Transportation’s propane buses better prepare the county for national emissions requirements set to be implemented in 2024 and 2027

IC Bus, ASE to sponsor students for electric truck, bus safety certification

The purpose of the standards is to provide guidance, document and establish electrical safety requirements.

Moorpark Unified School District’s future school bus fleet is electric

The wheels on the MUSD’s IC Buses go ’round and ’round thanks to the battery electric powertrains.

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Lightning eMotors announces deployment of electric school buses

These districts are among more than 650 school districts from around the country that have contributed to electrifying their fleets.

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Volvo Buses to close Wroclaw factory in 2024

The Wroclaw facility will be divested to Vargas Holding who will re-purpose and gradually grow the production facility starting in 2024 and the years to follow.

Cummins launches Accelera brand for its New Power business unit

The new brand will provide battery electric and fuel cell electric solutions across a range of commercial and industrial applications.

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The electric school bus rollout reality

Taking commercial vehicle battery electric technology to school.

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BYD unveils Type A school bus with V2G technology

BYD (Build Your Dreams) recently unveiled the Type A battery-electric school bus, “the Achiever,” at theTransporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) Conference. The Type A is equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology that allows the school bus to serve as a power source that provides clean energy during the hours it’s not being operated.

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