The program will use a 'train-the-trainer' approach to increase school districts’ capacity to adopt electric school buses, particularly in disadvantaged communities facing the greatest inequities based on income, race, pollution, and tribal status.
Quarterly updates from electric school bus manufacturer Lion Electric, covering revenues and sales and delivery reports.
The resources provided by state energy leaders are expected to help school districts and bus operators move away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles while reducing transportation emissions.
The district issued a purchase order for 25 LionC buses using EPA Clean School Bus Program funding.
It's easy enough to say “school districts in low-income and disadvantaged communities need to get rid of diesel buses and adopt electric school buses to protect our children’s health." But many districts are financially strained and may not be able to afford these new-generation vehicles in their county or the associated charging equipment. So, what’s the next move for a healthier tomorrow?
Phil Horlock stepped aside as president and CEO in the summer of 2021, but never really went away from the company he'd been leading since 2010. Now he's back to lead Blue Bird Corporation onward.
Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, Zum will contract with the Howard County Public School System to provide 250 school buses.
Environmental Protection Agency approves to spend over $6 million dollars to purchase all-electric school buses for several districts.
The agency is gathering information until June 5 related to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, including school buses, from manufacturers, school districts, fleets, and other stakeholders.
Federal and state programs make electric school buses more affordable, but technical support and fleet electrification planning can hamper ambitions.
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