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Tucson Unified District (4403) unveils 10-bus electric pilot and bidirectional charging system
Summary
Tucson Unified District (4403) announced a pilot deploying 10 electric school buses and a bidirectional charging system; speakers said the trial will test range, maintenance costs and grid-relief capability, funded by a federal EPA program (unnamed), a TEP rebate and district funds.
Tucson Unified District (4403) announced the launch of a pilot program to put 10 electric school buses into service and celebrated the ribbon cutting for a bidirectional charging system the district and partners said is the first for an Arizona school district.
Superintendent said the delivery and deployment mark a milestone for the district and its fleet. “These are the best moments of the superintendency when the community comes together,” the Superintendent said, and noted the district will operate the 10 buses as a pilot to gather data on costs and performance.
A district official described the pilot as a chance to reduce the…
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