Bus manufacturer representatives in a panel discussion at the annual conference of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services blamed the supply chain crisis for production slowdowns.
Blue Bird propane school buses equipped with these engines are expected to provide advantages for districts seeking funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's Clean School Bus Program.
Component shortages and delivery challenges resulted in a bus manufacturing backlog for Blue Bird as the industry started its post-COVID shutdown rebound.
Nuvve partnered with Blue Bird dealership Colorado/West Equipment, Inc., to deliver the V2G-capable bus and fast charger to Durango School District 9-R.
Demand started soft, but erupted as schools reopened - only to see production hampered by semiconductor shortages and supply chain issues. However, new legislation and possible market expansion give Blue Bird reasons for optimism in 2022.
Once the Securities and Exchange Commission declares the statement in effect, the company could raise up to an aggregate of $200 million.
The 125kW vehicle-to-grid stations will form what is described as a "first-of-its-kind V2G hub" at Blue Bird's facility in Fort Valley, Ga.
The Georgia-based manufacturer announced it has 800 electric school buses either delivered or on order.
The senior vice president of product planning and electrification says his company continually improves processes to gain efficiency.
The first of three events planned in Georgia this fall will showcase electric school buses from Blue Bird and Thomas Built Buses.
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