Electric school buses are a breath of fresh air for children
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Nearly $1B in federal funding will help decarbonize transportation and clean up some of the unequal health impacts of diesel pollution

Electric school buses are a breath of fresh air for children | Nearly $1B in federal funding could help clean up the unequal health impacts of diesel pollution.::Nearly $1B in federal funding will help decarbonize transportation and clean up some of the unequal health impacts of diesel pollution

  • esc27English
    90·
    9 months ago

    I could see this fit in perfectly with normal bus routes, but field trips and athletic events could be a challenge, especially for rural schools. Nothing that could not be planned around but possibly an extra cost (e.g. charter buses) or needing to keep the kids entertained while charging on the road.

    • mosiacmangoEnglish
      120·
      9 months ago

      I bet with the maintenance and fuel savings, the occasional charter would be cheaper over the lifetime of the bus.

      If not, replace your 30 diesel fleet with 25 electric and 5 diesel. Still a big win.

      • LazaroFilmEnglish
        50·
        9 months ago

        Yep I bet they’ll keep a handful of diesel trucks for specific occasions and emergencies.

        • DoomBot5English
          11·
          9 months ago

          Hopefully in a few years they’ll have some range extender carts the bus could pull behind it.

          • LazaroFilmEnglish
            10·
            9 months ago

            Given the size of the bus you could fit a huge ass battery in there.

            • DoomBot5English
              11·
              9 months ago

              Yeah, but you don’t always need such a large battery, and that takes way from the storage area, which is important for long trips.

              • LazaroFilmEnglish
                20·
                9 months ago

                Maybe an aux battery that can be slid in the frame?