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New on The Long Haul: Electric school bus adoption is increasing as school districts are transitioning to cleaner options thanks to increased production, federal and state funding, and new technology and infrastructure advancements. Learn more about some of the latest advancements for electric buses: https://lnkd.in/g9xUmezV #TheLongHaulBlog

Earlier this month, our we found out that The Arts Based School in Winston-Salem was awarded $345K from the EPA's Clean School Bus Program to purchase an electric school bus. This new program is building a nationwide fleet of electric school buses through a ground-breaking investment of $5 billion to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and clean school buses. So, what's all the fuss about and why is the EPA investing so much money in this? We're glad you asked 🚌 🌍 Electric school buses generate zero tailpipe pollution, allowing students drivers, and the community to be less exposed to harmful diesel emissions. Also, the buses will have reduced maintenance cost and a quiet, clean operation. There's even a potential for fleets to partner with local utilities to feed power back into the grid when buses are not in use and electricity demand is high! Parents and community members: Do you want to see an electric school bus at your local school? #winstonsalem #electricschoolbus #cleanschoolbus

#ClimateAction of the day: Ask state leaders to explore key actions they can take in support of an equitable electric school bus transition! The Alliance for Electric School Buses and Electric School Bus Initiative have put together an amazing resource in “A State Playbook for Equitable Electric School Bus Policy”. State legislators can use the recommendations and best practices within to develop policies that will work for their state, accelerate school bus electrification, and put equity first. Urge your state leaders to explore this resource and consider putting some of the recommendations it makes into practice! https://lnkd.in/gSVx69tM #actonclimate #cleanenergy

Transitioning school bus fleets from diesel to electric models carries significant health, environmental, and cost benefits. Yet persistent challenges are impeding electric school bus adoption at scale. Our Generate: Intelligence whitepaper, “Accelerating Electrification of School Bus Fleets” distills research and analysis from experts at Generate to explore how the fleet electrification-as-a-service (#FaaS) model is simplifying and accelerating bus fleet electrification for public schools and the children and families they serve. Discover how this approach can overcome cost, complexity, and uncertainty while prioritizing the well-being of students, families, and communities: https://lnkd.in/gHXhrn6J #SustainableInfrastructure #ElectricSchoolBus

When it comes to school bus electrification, proponents rightly point to better air quality and improved health outcomes as the main advantages. Bring it back to basic cost savings, however, and all-electric school transportation is still a winner. 🚍 ⚡ This case study from Accelera by Cummins shows how one small school system in Colorado reduced running costs by more than $5,000 in its first year, thanks to combined savings from lower fuel and maintenance costs. #electricfleets #electricbuses

Key aspects in this quick read: electric school buses, emissions reduction, charging stations - From Building Operating Management and Facility Maintenance Decisions. Helping facility professionals with their jobs and careers.

This white paper from Highland Electric Fleets delves into the performance of electric school buses in cold weather conditions, addressing common concerns and misconceptions. By examining case studies from Vermont and Michigan, the paper highlights the reliability and efficiency of electric school buses, even in extreme temperatures. Learn more 🚌⚡️➡️ https://ow.ly/ne1Y50U4G4J #schoolbuses #electricvehicles #electricbuses #electricfleets #decarbonization

‘What do you need to do to get kids to school?’ The first question Steven Meersman believes school bus fleet operators should ask themselves when starting to plan the transition to electric. In the latest issue of School Transportation News, Steven alongside Maggie Clancy, Executive VP of EV Sales in the US, discuss the value of building resilience to grid disturbances at the beginning of the fleet electrification process. They explore how starting with a design that can manage the future capacity of a fully electrified depot, combined with the integration of smart-charging software through to driver training can achieve long term cost-savings for school fleet operators. Read the full feature here > https://lnkd.in/eXr7fAQ7 #STN #electricschoolbuses #eschoolbuses #fleetelectrification Walter Watson Ryan Gray

Over 12,000 school buses are committed to electrification at this time, reports CleanTechnica. Empowered by major funding from the EPA, many districts are eager to make the switch to electric buses– and the numbers speak for themselves. Explore the impact of recent funding on school bus electrification across the U.S., and what you need to know about this sweeping change: https://lnkd.in/eXQvquuf

Are you a state lawmaker, regulator, agency, utility or advocate looking to bring the benefits of a #CleanRide4Kids to your students? A new state policy playbook, developed by the Alliance for Electric School Buses in collaboration with the WRI Electric School Bus Initiative, can help 👇