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District reports fuel-cost savings from electric buses, but chargers failed in heat and vendor warranty issues remain
Summary
Liberty Elementary's transportation supervisor reported lower diesel spending after electric-bus adoption but said several chargers overheated in direct sun and required warranty replacements; board members pressed vendor RWC to resolve shading and warranty issues and discussed training and long-term maintenance needs.
At the Jan. 12 Liberty Elementary School District governing board meeting, Transportation Supervisor Dandy Gates provided an update on the district’s electric-bus program. Comparing July–Dec 2024 (before EV buses) with July–Dec 2025 (after EV deployment), Gates said diesel fuel spending dropped from $60,283.76 to $20,038.72, a savings of $40,245; electricity costs for charging during the same period were $27,285.46, yielding a net savings of approximately $12,959.58 for the…
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