Poudre School District Puts Electric School Bus Into Service in Fort Collins
Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, has put an electric school bus into regular service, the Coloradoan reported Nov. 11. The bus was funded by about $1.6 million in grants from Xcel Energy, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 77-seat bus carries a 246 kWh battery on an 800-volt system producing 295 horsepower, with a range of about 150 miles.
It entered service on a route in Timnath. Driver Eli Wilson and transportation director Dan Weaver said the bus ran quietly and held up well even at 36 degrees Fahrenheit. District staff member Pam Annis said charging and range have met daily route needs. The district said the bus will cut fuel and maintenance costs while giving students a cleaner ride, and it is evaluating further fleet electrification.
Source: The Coloradoan
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