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UCLA is expected to have the first wireless charging roadway in California following a $19.85 million state grant in support of the university’s electric projects. The anticipated three-quarters of a mile road will be embedded with chargers under the pavement to wirelessly send power to the vehicle. The inductive charger is expected to provide buses with power while they're on route, allowing them to run longer each day and improving services for riders. Although the pilot installations cost more, the new charges will be cost-competitive to standard EV chargers. Currently, only around half of the vehicles for BruinBus, a transit agency transporting both students and the public around the Westwood area, are electric. The project also includes a new transit hub between the UCLA bus depot and the planned UCLA/Westwood station. The extension to the Metro D Line Station will be the first direct rail connection from downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills, Century City and Westwood. The project is expected to be completed within the next four years as UCLA is hosting the Athletes’ Village during the 2028 Olympics. UCLA has partnered with Electreon, a wireless charging company, and the nonprofit Calstart to carry out their electric projects. To save energy & cost for your business, contact me at https://buff.ly/2EjAMbu. #Reliability #EnergyStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #EnergyAudit #Procurement #Resilience

Interesting webinar if you are tuned into school transportation! "Discover how schools can leverage advanced technologies, including bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging infrastructure, to establish resilience hubs benefiting students, staff, and the wider community." #CleanSchoolBus #GreenSchoolBus #ElectricSchoolBus #ElectricBuses #EVInfrastructure #alternativeenergy #sustainability #schoolbus #transportation #energytransition

What if we converted every school bus depot into a zero-emission peaker plant? 🔋 ⚡ 🚌 "California’s roughly 25,000 school buses could provide more than a gigawatt of electricity if converted to battery power, according to the California Energy Commission." #schoolbus #virtualpowerplants #electricvehicles #transportation #mobility #sustainability #cleanenergy https://lnkd.in/gqNT77Mk

https://lnkd.in/eczjaR5a 300 GWh of Energy just from school buses (10 000) Zum has set a goal of electrifying 10,000 bidirectional school buses, which will create the potential to supply 300 gigawatt-hours of energy to the power grids annually. In addition, Zum is electrifying school buses in its fleet in districts across the country, with San Francisco Unified and Los Angeles Unified — which are three and six times the size of Zum’s Oakland school bus fleet, respectively — to soon follow.

https://lnkd.in/e9zWunE8 awesome V2G the Future looks bright Zum has set a goal of electrifying 10,000 bidirectional school buses, which will create the potential to supply 300 gigawatt-hours of energy to the power grids annually. In addition, Zum is electrifying school buses in its fleet in districts across the country, with San Francisco Unified and Los Angeles Unified — which are three and six times the size of Zum’s Oakland school bus fleet, respectively — to soon follow. #sustainability #alternativeenergy

Eneridge has taken a major step towards eco-friendly school transportation by securing a $7.1 million contract for off-grid EV chargers from one of the largest school districts in the nation.   Eneridge's winning bid in the competitive process showcased trailer-type off-grid power generation, designed by Pioneer eMobility, featuring 200 units of 19.2kW AC chargers for 200 e-school buses. Fleet electrification often encounters significant infrastructure development challenges, with timelines extending from one to three years. Although e-buses are being delivered on schedule, the lack of EV charging stations remains a critical issue.   Integrating off-grid power generation with EV chargers offers a crucial solution to this problem. Eneridge’s charging trailers, scheduled for delivery from November 2024 until March 2025, will support the district's electric school buses, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation for students.   For more details, please read the full press release from Pioneer eMobility - e-Boost: https://lnkd.in/ed-fwEPi https://lnkd.in/e_mcwZDm

Sustainable and modern student transportation, along with that -- feeding the grid!

It's no surprise that the shift towards zero-emission electric school buses is on the rise. Mike Finnern, WSP senior vice president and national zero-emissions fleet lead, highlights the importance of creating a robust electric school bus infrastructure ecosystem. Explore Mike's insightful article on strategies for school districts to transition to electric buses. Gain valuable insights and be inspired by success stories from Steelton-Highspire School District and the South Carolina Department of Education. https://lnkd.in/eAwzHq75 #ZeroEmission #ElectricSchoolBuses #SustainableTransportation

⚡Exciting developments in the shift to electric school bus fleets nationwide! 🚌 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is driving change with the Clean School Bus Program, pledging $5 billion over five years for electric and alternative fuel buses. 🌿💡 However, as the program advances, power capacity challenges hinder optimal fund utilization. Learn about Automated Load Management (ALM) and how its allowing school districts to maximize this funding! 🔌 Read more here--> https://hubs.la/Q02mqNvw0 #CleanSchoolBus #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #EPAFunding

V2G/V2H technology is one of the coolest advancements in transportation in recent years. As more passenger V2G/V2H vehicles come on to the market, EV owners will enjoy the added bonus of a built-in backup generator when they plug their cars in at the end of the day. Blizzard came through and knocked out your power? No problem, your EV will keep the heat in your house pumping until your local utility gets it up and running again. This will be huge for rural communities up north! #V2G #V2H #V2X