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The issue with all things EV is balancing the loads presented by the vehicles with the available grid. How to best manage that blance is where XLR8america.net can help. We bring together partners that understand how to flatten loads, and manage peaks to keep the economics of the process in line with expectations and the reality of the actual costs.

The transition to electric fleets is underway. However, grant funding is available for both the purchase of electric school buses and the development of associated charging infrastructure. To learn more about how this can transform a school district near you, send us an email today! #electriccars #electricschoolbuses #grantfunding #governmentgrants #granterwriters

🔌⚡ We are excited to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind electric vehicle charging solution, First Charge. First Charge is an above-ground, trenchless charging infrastructure solution that enables a more efficient deployment of electric vehicles. 🔋 🚌 First Charge is designed to simplify the electrification process for all school districts, eliminating the need for time-intensive and cost-prohibitive trenching, even in cold weather climates. First Charge is also capable of supporting other last mile services for medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles such as dump trucks, garbage trucks and even postal/delivery vehicles. “Over and over again, school districts tell us they have had to abandon rebates and funds available to them because charging infrastructure was too costly, complex or time intensive,” First Student's Head of Electrification Kevin Matthews said. “We designed First Charge to solve that problem. It is the first truly drop-and-go infrastructure solution. First Charge allows districts to spend their time and money on operations, student safety and other essential tasks while staying compliant with state or federal electrification mandates. It also rapidly advances electrification to take advantage of the health and safety benefits that electric school buses provide to students and communities.” Read the full release on our website: https://lnkd.in/gmbBcZET

Please read and share !! More Electric School Bus information from World Resources Institute and Michelle Levinson !!

🌱 The Green Classroom Revolution with LED Lighting & Efficient HVAC! 🌞 Did you know that upgrading schools with LED lighting and efficient HVAC systems not only reduces energy costs but also boosts student focus and performance? Studies show that well-lit, climate-controlled classrooms create an environment where students can thrive academically—and schools can save significantly on energy bills. #LEDLighting #HVACEfficiency #GreenSchools #SustainableEducation #MandMLighting For more on this classroom revolution, check out the full article: https://loom.ly/IZa99wU

UCLA is expected to have the first wireless charging roadway in California following a $19.85 million state grant in support of the university’s electric projects. The anticipated three-quarters of a mile road will be embedded with chargers under the pavement to wirelessly send power to the vehicle. The inductive charger is expected to provide buses with power while they're on route, allowing them to run longer each day and improving services for riders. Although the pilot installations cost more, the new charges will be cost-competitive to standard EV chargers. Currently, only around half of the vehicles for BruinBus, a transit agency transporting both students and the public around the Westwood area, are electric. The project also includes a new transit hub between the UCLA bus depot and the planned UCLA/Westwood station. The extension to the Metro D Line Station will be the first direct rail connection from downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills, Century City and Westwood. The project is expected to be completed within the next four years as UCLA is hosting the Athletes’ Village during the 2028 Olympics. UCLA has partnered with Electreon, a wireless charging company, and the nonprofit Calstart to carry out their electric projects. To save energy & cost for your business, contact me at https://buff.ly/2EjAMbu. #Reliability #EnergyStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #EnergyAudit #Procurement #Resilience

First post of mine with World Resources Institute! Check out the article for more on solutions to some common issues with ESB infrastructure. #ElectricSchoolBus #ESB #EVs

New technologies can come with new challenges, but the most common issues districts face with #charging #electricschoolbuses can be addressed by following these 💡 tips from my colleagues WRI Electric School Bus Initiative. Don't let infrastructure issues slow you down!

From Elizabeth Liedel Turnbull of Franklin Energy on Energy Central: "Good news for the nation’s path to electrification: in May, the U.S. EPA announced nearly $900 million in rebates for 3,400 clean school buses in 530 school districts across the country. Excitingly, a whopping 92% of these buses will be electric, which are better for the climate and kids’ health. And this is just the latest round of funding that’s been made available to transform the country’s school bus fleet. To date, through a combination of grant and rebate funding, the EPA has awarded almost $3 billion to fund approximately 8,500 school bus replacements at over 1,000 schools. The timing couldn’t be better. Not only are electric school buses more widely available than they’ve ever been, but as utilities encourage individuals to make the switch to electric vehicles, the opportunity to support their local school districts is a no-brainer." Read the rest on Energy Central: https://lnkd.in/ePkdvj_a

Big changes are coming to school transportation. With more than 90 percent of U.S. school buses still running on diesel, the push for cleaner, healthier options is stronger than ever. New rules and state mandates means districts need to start planning for electric buses now. 🌱✨ But where do you start? SBL, together with our partner Microgrid Labs Inc, has got you covered. Read our latest blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fP5wAj