GRRL! SUMMARY:
- Oakland, California, has made history by becoming the first school district in the US to transition to a 100% electric school bus system, a significant milestone for community health and environmental sustainability, as expressed by KIM RANEY, executive director of transportation at Oakland Unified School District.
- The fleet of 74 electric school buses, provided by Zum, will operate using cutting-edge AI-enabled technology and V2G capabilities to contribute substantially back to the power grid, effectively acting as a Virtual Power Plant.
- This initiative not only supports special needs students with accessible transportation but also targets reduced exposure to harmful diesel emissions for families in Oakland, addressing long-standing public health concerns.
UPCOMING:
– Public forums or discussions hosted by Oakland Unified School District about the electric school bus fleet and its impact on the community.
– Workshops on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, potentially organized by energy utility companies or educational institutions focusing on sustainable technology in transportation.
– Electrification initiatives and presentations by Zum, likely in collaboration with San Francisco Unified and Los Angeles Unified school districts, as they begin the process of transitioning their school bus fleets to electric.
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Article by: electrek.co
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