Long-time Sonny Merryman Body Shop Technician ‘Pa John’ Retiring

By Whitney Kopanko / July 14, 2022
After 45 years, “Pa John” Evans is finally hanging up his paint brush and sprayer at Sonny Merryman. There is...
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June Tuesday Tune-Up

By Whitney Kopanko / July 5, 2022
Check out this month's Tuesday Tune-Up. New Jouley electric school bus training video, SESPTC/VAPT conference this weekend, Excelerator parts ordering,...
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May Tuesday Tune-Up

By Whitney Kopanko / May 31, 2022
Check out this month's Tuesday Tune-Up. VAPT Conference Returns, Bus Tech Round Table Workshops, Electric School Bus Rebate Funding Program...
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The Electric School Bus Series: An Electrifying Partnership in Fairfax County, Virginia

By Whitney Kopanko / May 20, 2022
In collaboration with partners and communities, WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative aims to build unstoppable momentum toward an equitable transition...
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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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