JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS) — Jackson Public Colleges goes electrical.
After a full 12 months on the street, the brand new electrical buses are making a distinction — quieter rides for college students, cleaner vitality for the group, and financial savings that go proper again into the classroom.
Tuesday, the group gathered at Loomis Park as college leaders and Highland Electrical Fleets showcased the progress of the 21 electrical college buses, and the brand new options that may present energy and significant property when wanted essentially the most.
“We have food services out serving the community with a little luncheon and showing them how the electric vehicles can generate power and give back to the community,” mentioned Superintendent Jeremy Patterson.
Patterson says their objective with the brand new EV buses is to save lots of the district greater than $100,00 in gas, oil, and repairs. The superintendent says the funds will probably be used to create new, rewarding alternatives for college students.
“It could be Chromebooks, it could be a picnic, it could be a variety of different things, and we just wanted to help get the word out today,” Patterson mentioned.
Whereas there are some nationwide considerations concerning the viability of electrical automobiles, Erica Carlson of Highland Electrical Fleets says these buses run easily year-round and believes they’re the most secure choices for teenagers.
“We have different backgrounds, different views, but everybody wants the best outcomes for our kids here in Michigan. And so, when companies and businesses and nonprofits and schools all come together, that can really happen,” Carlson mentioned.
JPS officers inform 6 Information the district’s subsequent steps are to usher in a second clear air bus grant, which might add one or two extra buses to JPS over the following two years.
