Quebec renews subsidy program for electric school buses

Quebec renews subsidy for electric school buses

The Quebec government is renewing a subsidy program for electric school buses that expired in March.

Lion Electric set to be acquired by consortium of Quebec investors

The offer was submitted to the Superior Court of Quebec, which will consider the matter at a hearing scheduled for next Wednesday

Quebec renews subsidy program for electric school buses

MONTREAL - The Quebec government is renewing a subsidy program for electric school buses that expired in March.

Quebec Investors to Acquire Bankrupt Bus Maker Lion Electric

An investor group involving Montreal real estate tycoon Vincent Chiara is set to take control of bankrupt Lion Electric Co., offering new capital to keep the electric bus and truck maker alive.

Even though he said no to new public aid to save Lion Electric, the Legault government is renewing its subsidy program for the purchase of electric buses, a decision that will allow the Quebec manufacturer to revive and avoid liquidation.

Iowa’s Largest School District Mulls Future of School Bus Wi-Fi Program

Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa may need to reconsider a new school bus Wi-Fi program that relies on federal E-Rate discounts amid recent congressional resolutions and a pending case before the U.S. Supreme Court. It is a conundrum facing hundreds of school districts across the U.S. that rely on the funding to help their students with internet connectivity issues so they can finish their homework. Phil Roeder, the school district’s director of…