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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. (grist.org)
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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

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

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