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NEW: WILKES COUNTY SCHOOLS in Georgia has transitioned to running all 25 of its daily bus routes with zero- and ultra-low-emission school buses. The district has replaced diesel vehicles with 17 electric and propane-powered buses provided by Blue Bird Corporation. https://lnkd.in/d8RGYs_G Duncan McIntyre Highland Electric Fleets Albert Burleigh Blue Bird Group #cleanenergy #greenenergy #K12

Minnesota to receive $12.5 million for a $18 million project for 44 electric school buses. Putting the total of each electric bus at $418,000/bus. https://bit.ly/41BtHOj

Illinois is electrifying its school bus fleet with a $20M federal grant, shifting to 70 electric buses to boost air quality and cut emissions. This move enhances sustainable school transport, cuts costs, and supports workforce training. #SustainableTransportation, #Illinois, #ElectricBuses, #CleanEnergy, #BidenInfraAct, #SchoolBuses, #EnvironmentalImpact, #GreenFuture, #PublicTransport, #EmissionReduction

With more than $9 billion in federal and state funding is available for electric school buses (ESBs), school districts across the U.S. have an unprecedented opportunity to provide a clean ride for their kids and communities. This fusion of various funding and financing avenues presents a promising path for widespread procurement of #ESBs and paves the way toward a more #sustainable future while dismantling inequitable systems that disproportionately concentrate #airpollution and its harmful effects in historically marginalized communities. Learn more via #ACTnews: https://ow.ly/6ncu50StllP #environmentaljustice #cleanair #cleanenergy #EVs #electricbus #heavyduty

A recent survey reveals that Michigan's clean energy buses are earning top marks, even during the winter months, easing concerns about battery efficiency. EGLE surveyed early grant recipients to gather feedback on where the transition to clean energy transportation has thrived and where improvements are needed. With over 200 electric buses now in service across the state, Michigan is leading the charge in cleaner, quieter transportation, improving air quality, and creating healthier environments for students and communities. This transition supports the MI Healthy Climate Plan and Michigan’s move toward cleaner mobility solutions. Read more about how electric buses are transforming school transportation and see what schools had to say in the survey: https://lnkd.in/gNvfyZpa Want to bring clean school buses to your district? We have grants available! Apply or attend our webinar, September,17, to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZ_7dDmF #MiEnvironment #ElectricSchoolBus #MIHealthyClimate #CleanSchoolBus

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New Fleet, Clean Slate: Georgia District Goes All-Green with Latest Buses 👉 https://loom.ly/c1IqJ5M Wilkes County Schools makes history with the state's first all-electric and propane bus fleet, with some help from Blue Bird Corporation, Highland Electric Fleets, and EPA funding. #bluebird #greenbuses #cleanandgreen #electricbuses #schoolbusfleet #schoolbusnews

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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

As part of the clean bus program, over 200 #EV school buses hit the road in Illinois. ♻️ 🚌 The fleet of EV buses will add to the environmental growth of the communities, continuing to follow Illinois’ clean energy initiatives. https://bit.ly/3Cj1BgB