Electric Vehicles
Benefits of Zero-Emission School Buses:
Benefits of Zero-Emission School Buses:
- Healthier – Clean air for our children, teachers, parents and neighbors.
- Safe – Built and tested with high back seats and seat-belts.
- Cleaner – Zero engine emissions.
- Great Performance – Proven in all types of terrain and weather.
- Cost Savings – Electric buses can reduce fueling costs of a vehicle by over 40%.
- Quieter – Electric school buses are much quieter, allowing drivers better communication with and oversight of students.
Our GREEN Mission:
Our GREEN Mission:
To reduce unhealthy pollution in our environment by reducing needless vehicle emissions and provide safe state-of-the-art vehicles for our children.
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Electric Bus Deployment
Electric Bus Deployment
Accomplishments:
Accomplishments:
Accomplishments:
In 2017, the Twin Rivers Unified School District Transportation Department was the first school district in the nation to deploy these zero-emission electric school buses. Funded in part by a $7.5 million California Climate Investment grant, using proceeds from CA's cap-and-trade program, these state-of-the-art, zero-emission buses will help to improve the air quality in areas where our children study, live, and play.
To date, our fleet includes 78 electric buses and 30 compressed natural gas buses. Our future fleet will entirely consist of alternative fuel vehicles.
FUTURE Vision:
FUTURE Vision:
- Completed EV charging infrastructure with SMUD’s funding assistance.
- Efficiency = 80% improved fuel savings.
- Reliability = 60% in maintenance.
- Complete fleet of alternative fuel vehicles.
Keys to Success:
Keys to Success:
- Develop relationships with all partners and potential partners.
- Know and understand your role.
- Embrace technology through education.
