29 New Electric School Buses Are Coming To Biloxi, Mississippi

Credit to Author: Jake Richardson| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:41:08 +0000

Biloxi Public Schools (BPS) will be acquiring 29 new all-electric school buses and installing charging infrastructure for them. Electric school buses generate no direct air pollution, unlike their diesel and gas counterparts that emit exhaust which harms human health. Diesel exhaust, in particular, is a problem. “In its comprehensive assessment … [continued]

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Teens Design Robotic Cars

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:01:33 +0000

Argonne High School Autonomous Vehicle Competition teaches participants about teamwork, engineering, planning and problem-solving skills. Conner Schroeder, a senior at Guilford High School in Rockford was prepared for minor fog. But he and his teammates were unprepared for a ​“torrential rain” on the obstacle course. Knowing there wasn’t much they could … [continued]

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Pioneer Announces e-Boost Order of $7.1 Million from One of the Largest U.S. School Districts

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:08:50 +0000

Expects Full Delivery of 25 Units in the First Quarter of 2025 Fort Lee, NJ — Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPSI) (“Pioneer” or the “Company”), a leader in the design, manufacture, service and integration of electrical power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile electric vehicle (“EV”) charging … [continued]

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5 smart tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:39:22 +0000

It’s almost September and the excitement of the back-to-school shopping season has taken center stage. Regardless of whether your children are in first grade or high school, you can find plenty of ways to get the most out of your budget.

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$400 Million Grant Program to Fund Clean School Buses to Protect Children’s Health

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:40:44 +0000

The latest funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda follows nearly $1 billion for thousands of electric and low-emission school buses across the USA.

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8 Things To Know About Electric School Bus Repowers

Credit to Author: World Resources Institute| Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:09:17 +0000

Repowering existing school buses with a new electric drivetrain shows promise to provide school bus operators with a lower cost and more sustainable vehicle compared to buying a brand-new electric school bus. An electric repower — sometimes referred to as an electric conversion or retrofit — involves the removal of a vehicle’s internal combustion engine […]

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Greener School Playgrounds Are An Overlooked Climate Solution

Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:05:49 +0000

Across the country, cities are transforming asphalt schoolyards into spongy, shady community centers. The new schoolyard at PS 184M Shuang Wen, a grade school in Manhattan’s Chinatown, features new play equipment, a yoga circle, a stage and basketball and tennis courts. It also has a porous turf field that can capture an estimated 1.3 million […]

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How Green Schools Can Help Save Our Planet

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:00:47 +0000

Local schools are our most powerful mechanism for shaping the future. Ideally, they give the next generation critical skills and knowledge, promote equity and, through free breakfast and lunch programs, ensure that no child goes hungry. Just think what local schools might accomplish if we tapped their potential to combat climate change. As my company […]

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How Many Kids Can You Fit In A Tesla Model 3?

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:59:35 +0000

How many kids can you fit in a Tesla 3?Yesterday, Majella, Tess, and I were invited to be part of the Cedar Creek Primary School Eco-Festival Day. Tess was a hit. While I did the boring part of explaining what a megatrend was and letting students, parents, and teachers know how many electric vehicles were being sold around the world, Majella had the fun […]

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