Benefits of Clean School Buses
Benefits of Electric School Buses
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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.