E450 – Current & Critical – Cedric Smith, The Case for Electric School Buses: Financial and Environmental Impact
“The total cost of ownership of the electric school buses is actually about 20% lower compared to diesel bus.”
Cedric helps you understand the critical factors impacting the range and energy consumption of electric school buses, especially under harsh weather conditions. Surprising findings from Pollution Probe’s study are shared, such as a 41% difference in energy intensity when measuring based solely on bus consumption versus including charger energy consumption. He also addresses equity in electric bus adoption, the challenges of electrifying long-haul trucking, and the role of federal incentives in driving the transition to cleaner transportation. This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in the future of sustainable transport.