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What If Electric School Buses Could be Used to Supply Power When Off Duty?

Benefits of Electric School Buses 

  • Zero tailpipe pollution -- students, drivers, and members of the community will be exposed to significantly less harmful diesel emissions like PM and NOX

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel school buses
  • Reduced maintenance costs
    • Less brake wear due to regenerative braking and no engine or exhaust system maintenance
    • Potential for reduced fuel costs compared to diesel depending on electricity costs
  • Quiet, clean operation
  • 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
  • The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has useful information on the pros and cons of using electricity to power school buses.

Benefits of Alternative Fuel School Buses

  • Reduced tailpipe pollution -- students, drivers, and members of the community will be exposed to less harmful diesel emissions like PM and NOX
  • Potential for reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel depending on the alternative fuel that is used
  • Potential for reduced fuel costs compared to diesel depending on the alternative fuel that is used
  • The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has useful information on the pros and cons of using natural gas and propane to power school buses.
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Last updated on March 17, 2022