The funds, totaling over $1 million, will be used to purchase seven electric buses for Suffolk Transportation Service, Bay Shore School District, and two neighboring districts.
Jason Wilcox, a representative from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Legacy Fleet Incentives and Assessment Center, details several changes to the program, including caps on rebate amounts.
Puradigm recently announced successful testing at the University of Florida showing its technology deactivates SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as deactivating coronavirus 229E.
The agency anticipates making between 40 and 60 grant agreements for projects aimed at reducing emissions from aging diesel engines, including those in school buses.
The new buses for Suffolk Transportation and Bay Shore Union Free School District are part of the first production line series of electric models from Blue Bird.
The agency will award selected applicants $15,000 to $20,000 per bus for scrapping and replacement. The deadline to apply is Oct. 30.
Whether members are interested in idling reduction, upgrading to newer and cleaner diesel engines, or need help moving to alternate fuels, the National School Transportation Association can help in a variety of ways.
The latest round of DERA funding will be used to replace 473 school buses in 43 states or territories.
Proposals for the program funds can be submitted through March 26.
Fulton County (Ga.) School System will replace 85 of its diesel-powered school buses with new propane buses.
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