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A Federal Program Is Expanding Electric School Bus Fleets, But There Are Still Some Bumps in the Road

Inside Climate News · By Kiley Price · last updated
Transitioning from diesel to electric school buses can promote better lung health for students and reduce emissions.

By Kiley Price

Oftentimes, you can hear it—and smell it—before you see it: The steady sputtering of a bright yellow bus rolling around the corner to retrieve kids during the school year. 

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