Zum and Oakland Unified School District introduce the first 100% electric school bus fleet in the U.S., equipped with bidirectional chargers for grid support. This groundbreaking initiative aims to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and enhance grid resilience, setting a precedent for sustainable student transportation nationwide.
Electric Opportunities in School Transportation [VIDEO]
Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the possible reclassification of marijuana, proposed changes to EV school bus safety standards, the EPA's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant program, and PERC's new hire. Plus, an interview with Vinny Riscica, senior project manager for clean transportation at NYSERDA! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.