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A Look at RIDE’s Push to Scale Electric School Buses
Let’s talk EV school bus demand, battery safety, V2G technology, and the future of electric student transportation at ACT Expo 2026 with leaders from RIDE.
May 13, 2026
RIDE, the U.S. arm of BYD, says electric school bus demand continues growing as districts look for fuel savings, quieter rides, V2G capability, and long-term operational benefits.
Speaking with School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo 2026, Frank Girardot and Jason Shi (while on a ride and drive) discuss:
- Why school districts remain interested in electric buses
- The role of state-level grants and incentives
- Battery safety and lithium iron phosphate chemistry
- Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology
- Driver and student experience improvements
- Manufacturing growth in the U.S.
- Range, charging, and infrastructure challenges
- How RIDE and BYD approach EV bus production differently
The interview also explores how the company is responding to industry skepticism while scaling production of electric school buses in America.
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