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electric-school-buses

7 stories tagged electric-school-buses on EV Digest.

California Fleet of 74 Electric School Buses Sends Power to 1,000 Homes via V2G

A California school district is leveraging vehicle-to-grid technology to supply power to roughly 1,000 homes while generating revenue. Over the past two years, 74 electric school buses plugged into American-made bidirectional chargers have helped ease strain on the local electrical grid during peak demand hours. The project underscores the financial and operational benefits of using heavy-duty fleet batteries as distributed energy storage.

October 20, 2026Electrek

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Colorado School District Deploys Six Bidirectional Electric School Buses

Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado has introduced six new electric school buses, equipped with advanced bidirectional charging capabilities. These vehicles will serve students while also having the potential to return energy to the grid, backed by significant funding from Xcel Energy's Electric School Bus program.

October 8, 2026Charged EVsXcel Energy

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New York City Adds Electric School Buses with Innovative Cost-Saving Charging

Forty new electric school buses are rolling out in New York City, marking a significant step in electrifying the city's school transportation fleet. The rollout includes a novel charging infrastructure project by First Student, designed to reduce installation costs by 20% through smart energy management.

September 15, 2026ElectrekFirst Student

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Boise School District Acquires Eight Electric School Buses, Supported by EPA Funding

The Boise School District is set to integrate eight new electric school buses into its fleet for the 2026-27 school year, a move enabled by a significant grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. This initiative, a collaboration with Durham School Services and Highland Electric Fleets, includes the installation of necessary charging infrastructure to support the transition.

September 2, 2026Charged EVsEPA

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Denver Public Schools Installs Kempower Fast Chargers for Growing Electric School Bus Fleet

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is expanding its commitment to electrifying student transportation, now operating 28 electric school buses within its fleet. To support this growth, DPS has implemented a comprehensive DC fast charging solution from Kempower at its Hilltop Bus Terminal. This upgrade provides essential infrastructure for the district's clean-energy vehicles, ensuring reliable charging for daily operations.

August 26, 2026Charged EVsKempower

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Colorado Unveils Nation's Largest Electric School Bus Charging Hub

Colorado's growing fleet of electric school buses is getting a significant infrastructure boost with the launch of a new, expansive charging hub. This 26-plug facility is designed to support the state's 28-vehicle electric school bus fleet, ensuring reliable operation for daily routes. The deployment highlights ongoing efforts to electrify school transportation and improve air quality for communities.

August 20, 2026Electrek

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