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Electric school buses are getting a second job that helps schools and the planet. A new platform lets parked buses send power back to the grid, earning money for districts while supporting clean energy.
Milwaukee Public Schools just put 50 electric school buses on the road, slashing transportation costs while giving 25,000 students quieter, cleaner rides to school. Federal grants covered the $150 million price tag, and the switch could save the district millions in unpredictable fuel costs.
Six electric school buses in Cherry Creek, Colorado are doing double duty as backup batteries for the local power grid. After dropping kids off, the buses return excess energy to neighborhoods during peak evening hours.
Rural Minnesota school districts are leading a clean energy revolution with electric buses that cost less to run and keep kids healthier. What started with one district in 2017 has grown to 148 buses serving students across the state.
When Scottish soccer fans rode American school buses to World Cup matches in Massachusetts, they loved the experience so much they donated $15,000 to help students in need. The unexpected journey turned into a gift that will provide school supplies, books, and essentials for children facing financial hardship.
When last week's brutal heat wave threatened to crash power grids, 230 electric school buses saved the day by feeding stored electricity back to keep air conditioners running. These parked yellow buses are becoming America's unexpected climate heroes.
Thousands of electric school buses are keeping the lights on during record heat waves by feeding power back to the grid. While kids are on summer break, these big yellow batteries are helping 67 million Americans stay cool.
Groups of kids are cycling to school together in supervised convoys called "bike buses," and parents say the movement is transforming morning commutes into joyful community moments. The trend is gaining momentum across neighborhoods as a fun solution to traffic congestion and safety concerns.
Electric school buses in New York are proving skeptics wrong this winter, maintaining reliable service despite frigid temperatures. With batteries holding strong and costs slashed by state grants, districts are racing to add more to their fleets.
Sioux City's school district just welcomed its first electric buses, funded almost entirely by a $5.6 million EPA grant. The quiet, zero-emission vehicles will soon carry students on 25% of the district's routes while saving thousands in fuel costs.
Toledo Public Schools is rolling out 12 new electric buses that will do double duty as classrooms on wheels. Students will learn to repair and maintain the fleet while the district saves up to $1 million annually.
Long Island kids are breathing easier thanks to 10 new electric school buses hitting the roads in Copiague. This partnership between public funding and private companies shows how clean transportation can work for everyone.
Porterville Unified School District is building California's most ambitious zero-emission school transportation system, combining solar power, battery storage, and 35 electric bus chargers. The $27.8 million project will power the district's facilities with 80% clean energy while eliminating diesel fumes for students by 2035.
Boston Public Schools is installing 105 fast charging stations as part of its ambitious plan to electrify all 750 school buses. The move will eliminate toxic diesel fumes for thousands of students who ride to school every day.
When Scottish World Cup fans switched from luxury coaches to yellow school buses, they loved the experience so much they donated $15,000 to help Massachusetts students in need. The heartwarming gift proves sometimes the simplest rides create the biggest impact.
Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
School of the Nations in Kenya just became the country's first school to adopt electric buses, replacing diesel with clean transport for their students. The move could spark a nationwide shift in how schools think about student transportation.
Japan just passed a bill to connect 2,000 communities left behind by traditional public transportation. School buses and daycare shuttles will offer rides to residents during downtime.
America's shift to electric school buses is creating nearly 150,000 new jobs in manufacturing, maintenance, and training programs across 13 states. In Georgia alone, one plant will add 428 manufacturing positions while preserving 2,000 existing jobs.
A California middle school has been officially recognized as one of the state's top educational institutions for 2026. Castaic Middle School earned the prestigious California Distinguished School award for its exceptional student achievement and campus-wide excellence.
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