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Electric School Bus Initiative - World Resources Institute
WEBElectric school buses have zero tailpipe emissions, meaning they offer clean and healthy rides. It’s time for an equitable transition to electric school buses nationwide – because every student in every district deserves clean air on their ride to school, starting with those most impacted by diesel pollution.
US finalizes new tailpipe emissions limits for heavy duty vehicles
WEBWASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. government said on Friday it was finalizing tighter tailpipe emissions standards for heavy duty vehicles like semi-trucks and buses, but the new rules...
WEBElectric school buses have zero tailpipe emissions, meaning that students, drivers, and members of the community are exposed to significantly less harmful diesel pollutants like PM and NOx. Replacing diesel buses with electric buses also reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, maintenance costs, and fuel costs.
WEBDec 15, 2021 · The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides an unprecedented amount of funding to clean a substantial portion of the nation’s fleet of nearly 500,000 school buses. These new clean school bus replacements will produce either zero or low tailpipe emissions compared to their older diesel predecessors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Electric School Bus Initiative
WEBBecause electric school buses aren’t powered by fossil fuel-burning engines, they are the cleanest, healthiest choice — and the only type of school bus with zero tailpipe emissions. They also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by two-to-four times compared to diesel- and propane-burning buses.
Benefits of Clean School Buses | US EPA - U.S. Environmental …
WEBJul 24, 2024 · Benefits of Electric School Buses. Zero tailpipe pollution -- students, drivers, and members of the community will be exposed to significantly less harmful diesel emissions like PM and NO X. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel school buses; Reduced maintenance costs
Clearing the Air on Emissions from Propane-Burning School Buses
WEBMay 18, 2023 · The harmful tailpipe emissions from propane-burning school buses cannot be separated from the inequitable distribution of air pollution in the U.S. According to new research from the American Lung Associatio n, 72% of the residents in counties with the worst air quality are people of color.
E.P.A. Plans Tighter Tailpipe Rules for Trucks, Vans and Buses
WEBMar 7, 2022 · WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday proposed strict new limits on pollution from buses, delivery vans, tractor-trailers and other heavy trucks — the first time in more than 20 years...
Reducing Diesel Emissions from School Buses | US EPA
WEB6 days ago · EPA's Clean School Bus is a national program designed to help communities reduce emissions from older diesel school buses. School districts, fleet owners and operators, bus drivers, parents and students all have a role in helping to reduce diesel emissions from school buses.
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