Electrifying Education: Insights into Charging Electric School Buses in the United States

Nhat Le, Matthew Bruchon, Tim Jonas, Brennan Borlaug, Hieu Nguyen

Research output: NRELPoster

Abstract

School buses (SBs) have historically been a source of both greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollutants have negative health impacts for students and others living nearby. Battery electric SBs (ESBs) are a promising emerging technology for decarbonizing student transport, however, ESB adoption in the U.S. remains at an early stage (approximate 1.1%) with many outstanding uncertainties. In this study, we take inventory of the current SB stock within U.S. states and observe real-world SB operating profiles to better understand the potential battery range requirements, daily charging opportunities, and charging infrastructure needs for ESBs.
Original languageAmerican English
PublisherNational Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
StatePublished - 2023

Publication series

NamePresented at the 2023 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 15-17 October 2023, Asheville, North Carolina

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PO-5400-87322

Keywords

  • charging
  • electric vehicles
  • EVSE
  • school bus

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