Manufacturing
100% Buy America Requirement Proposed for EV Chargers
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) seeks public input on a proposed modification to its waiver of Buy America requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers,...
Amid ‘Unprecedented Degree of Uncertainty,’ CARB Proposes Two Pathways for Emissions Regulations
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed an emergency action to continue enforcing engine emissions regulations because it says federal government efforts to undo...
Micro Bird Officially Opens U.S. Manufacturing, School Bus Production Already Underway
The new U.S.-based manufacturing of the Micro Bird joint venture between Blue Bird and Girardin Minibus of Quebec is underway, with the plant in...
Engine, Truck Manufacturers Support EPA Easing Derate of SCR Diesel Emissions Controls
Engine manufacturers using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emission control technology have new federal guidance allowing them to more gradually “derate” systems when diesel exhaust...
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...
