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April Tuesday Tune-Up
By Whitney Kopanko / April 26, 2022
Check out this month's Tuesday Tune-Up. Bus Technician Round Table Workshop dates released, there's still time to sign up for...
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Electric school buses prevent more than 600,000 pounds[1] of greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia
By Whitney Kopanko / April 22, 2022
Sonny Merryman, Virginia’s exclusive Virginia dealer, and Proterra Inc, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced that...
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Sonny Merryman and Team Receive Top Honors at Annual Thomas Dealer Meeting
By Whitney Kopanko / April 21, 2022
“Life is like a box of chocolates.” In the heart of Savannah, Georgia – the same setting of this famous...
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Top 5 Safety Considerations for Fleets Going Electric
By Whitney Kopanko / April 14, 2022
There’s a lot to think about when taking your fleet electric. Things like EV safety standards, electric battery chemistry and...
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March Tuesday Tune-Up
By Whitney Kopanko / March 29, 2022
Check out this month's Tuesday Tune-Up. Online parts ordering through Excelerator, electric school bus funding, Thomas Built Institute East technician...
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EPA Releases New Details in Clean School Bus Rebate Program
By Whitney Kopanko / March 24, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new information on its Clean School Bus Rebate Program. The program, set to kick off...
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Highland and Thomas Built Buses Team to Reduce Electric Bus Adoption Costs
By Whitney Kopanko / March 22, 2022
Highland Electric Fleets, a provider of turnkey electrification services for school bus fleets, and manufacturer Thomas Built Buses are expanding...
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February Tuesday Tune-Up Newsletter
By Whitney Kopanko / February 22, 2022
Check out this month's Tuesday Tune-Up. Electric school bus training videos, new Sonny Merryman parts representative, how to perform an...
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Congratulations and Best Wishes, Pat Merryman!
By Whitney Kopanko / January 13, 2022
After working the past 45 years for the company that shares her name, Executive Vice President, Pat Merryman, is retiring...
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Industry Update: Learn the Latest and What to Expect
By Whitney Kopanko / January 9, 2022
Welcome, 2022. It’s a new year – the perfect time to start planning. We’re here to help. As you plan...
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