The Pontiac School District is preparing to launch its new fleet of 40 electric school buses in the coming weeks, marking a significant step toward cleaner transportation for students across the district.

The district received its first electric buses from Tulsa, Oklahoma, earlier this year and has since completed the infrastructure needed to power the entire fleet. The $15 million project was funded through grants, with bus driver training set to begin December 2.

"Basically this bus is a generator on wheels," said Bill Holcomb, Pontiac School District Energy and Technology Innovation Specialist. "So, it's been a wonderful help for the district being able to deploy these buses."

The electric buses offer immediate acceleration, unlike traditional diesel buses, which reduces preparation

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