District reports fixes after electric school‑bus pilot revealed cold‑weather issues
Mar 12, 2026
A state‑funded electric bus pilot in Central Consolidated Schools exposed cabin‑heating and cold‑battery start problems at high elevation; Green Power, mechanics and drivers implemented heated battery packs and additional cabin heaters and recommended expanded driver/mechanic training and infrastructure planning.
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Green Power Motor Company and Central Consolidated Schools staff reported on a state‑funded pilot of a type‑A electric school bus delivered in December, describing cold‑weather and high‑elevation challenges and the technical fixes the teams applied.
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