For the increased deployment of #ElectricSchoolBuses to go smoothly, workers across the industry will need effective training and skills. For ACT Expo / ACT News, our own Stephanie Ly and Joe Versen discuss how a set of training standards can help make it happen ⬇
WRI Electric School Bus Initiative
Truck Transportation
Partnering with communities to drive an equitable transition to #ElectricSchoolBuses in U.S. districts nationwide.
About us
WRI aims to create unstoppable momentum over the next five years on a path toward electrifying the entire fleet of U.S. school buses by 2030. Overcoming the cost, infrastructure and policy barriers to mass adoption will require an expansive and inclusive approach. This project is supported by the Bezos Earth Fund.
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https://www.wri.org/initiatives/electric-school-bus-initiative
External link for WRI Electric School Bus Initiative
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- Truck Transportation
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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📢 Incorporating disability justice into the #ElectricSchoolBus transition is not just an option, it’s a necessity. Our new research with SeededGround emphasizes the importance of centering disabled students’ voices 👇
Next Stop, Access! An Exploratory Paper on Disability Rights and Justice Throughout the Transition to Electric School Buses
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It was such a pleasure to celebrate the contributions of various #ElectricSchoolBus champions from across the country last night at our Roadmap to 100 Gala. AWARD RECIPIENTS: 🏆 2024 Electric School Bus Career Legacy Award: U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas 🏆 The Electric School Bus Trailblazer Award: Alliance for Electric School Buses 🏆 Transportation Equity Award: Robert “Bob” Blake 🏆 Transportation Equity Award: Charles T. Brown 🏆 Transportation Equity Award: Carol Tyson We appreciate all the work you’ve done toward building unstoppable momentum for an equitable #CleanRide4Kids.
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Today’s the day! 📆 We’re thrilled to be co-hosting our #RoadmapTo100 Summit with Bezos Earth Fund in Baltimore, where Ani Dasgupta, Dr. Andrew Steer, Maryland Energy Administration, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and more are gathering to chart a clear path to a #CleanRide4Kids in every community.
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The powerful combination of funding & finance can help districts nationwide electrify their fleets. 🚍⚡ Learn about the diverse financial mechanisms available for #ElectricSchoolBus procurement in our new Financial Solutions Guide ⬇
Electric School Bus Financial Solutions Guide | Electric School Bus Initiative
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School bus depots can create air pollution hotspots that disproportionately harm underserved communities. Our first-of-its-kind dataset of US school bus depots can help make sure a #CleanRide4Kids gets delivered to those who need it most 👇
Dataset of U.S. School Bus Depots | Electric School Bus Initiative
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Episode 3 of our podcast ‘Charging Into The Future’ is now available on Spotify! 🎤 Join host Prem Patel, Strategy & Business Development Manager at #Synop, as he interviews Lidia Henderson, Manager at WRI Electric School Bus Initiative. The pair discusses the benefit of Electric School Buses (ESBs), the path to full adoption, and the multiple resources the Electric School Bus Initiative provides for school districts and fleet operators. 🔋 Add to your weekly playlist and enjoy! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ex_ZsC2n World Resources Institute WRI Electric School Bus Initiative Synop
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New utilities in more states are offering funds to help school districts transition to a #CleanRide4Kids. Use our updated table of Make Ready programs to see if your utility has money available for your electrification project! ⬇
Electric Vehicle Make-Ready Programs | Electric School Bus Initiative
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🚍 8,000 #ElectricSchoolBuses 🏛 49 states 📚 16 million students School Bus Fleet breaks down the transformative impact of the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, using WRI Electric School Bus Initiative data! Check it out ⬇
Report: Nearly $3 Billion Allocated for Clean School Buses Over Two Years
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An equitable transition to a #CleanRide4Kids must prioritize the wellbeing of workers across the #ElectricSchoolBus ecosystem. Read about how ESBs can improve work – and what YOU can do to help 👇
Prioritizing Workers in the Transition to Electric School Buses | Electric School Bus Initiative
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