transportation
Virginia advocates plan to jumpstart electric school bus debate next year
Legislative proposals to put more electric school buses on the road failed this session but will likely be revived for 2021.
electric buses
Virginia advocates see room to improve on Dominion’s electric school bus plan
An alternative proposal would provide money for a massive diesel-to-electric conversion across the state.
Minnesota
Minnesota’s VW settlement plan would hurt state’s climate efforts, critics say
A coalition of environmental groups and the state’s largest cities say all of the money should go toward electrification.
transportation
Groups push Boston-area transit agency to accelerate electric bus transition
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority is testing five electric buses and says charging infrastructure is a barrier.
transportation
Vermont launches electric school bus pilot with Volkswagen settlement funds
A two-year program will test whether electric buses can handle Vermont’s rural roads while saving schools money.