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Manufacturing

Trump’s EPA Eases Derate Rules, Boosting Bus Passenger Safety

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced sweeping changes to rules governing diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems, aimed at preventing sudden power losses that...

School Bus Manufacturers Stay the Course Despite Regulatory, Funding Uncertainty

While the immediate future remains uncertain on federal emissions regulations and funding, school bus OEMs say they are prepared with varied solutions going forward...
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announces the proposed rulemaking Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding that has served as the basis for targeting GHG emissions in vehicles.

EPA Proposal Seeks to Eliminate GHG Regulations for Vehicles, Engines

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering the 16-year-old Obama administration ruling on greenhouse gases that formed the nation’s regulatory landscape for transportation emissions,...
FIle photo of the LionD electric school bus outside the plant in Joliet, Illinois, where it was manufactured.

Update: Quebec Government Passes on Saving Lion Electric, Company’s End Imminent

The auction of electric school bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric Company is moving forward after a last-ditch effort to obtain government funding from...
School buses line up at Trans/Air's aftermarket air-conditioning installation shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Trans/Air Says Acquisition a Strategic Business, Culture Move for Family-Run Company

The acquisition of Trans/Air Manufacturing by Lippert Components brings added resources and technology necessary to both companies at a time when increased U.S. tariffs...
The new Cummins B7.2 diesel, left, and gasoline engines.

Cummins Details Coming B7.2 Diesel, Gasoline Engines for School Bus Market

More power options are coming soon to the large school bus space as Cummins prepares to launch a second gasoline engine option for the...
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October 2025

Leadership takes the front page in this month's issue as the school year rolls on and student transportation leaders...
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Buyer’s Guide 2025

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...

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