Sue Gander World Resources Institute
As part of NAPT’ s“ Driven Together” initiative and the monthly theme“ Greener Miles, Cleaner Future,” School BUSRide spoke with Sue Gander, director of U. S. transportation at the World Resources Institute( WRI), about the current state of the electric school bus industry and the momentum behind WRI’ s Electric School Bus Initiative. Gander discussed the continued rollout of electric school buses nationwide, the role of federal and state funding programs, and the long-term operational and economic benefits districts are beginning to realize. She also highlighted how electric school buses are improving student health and comfort, supporting grid resiliency efforts, and creating new manufacturing and workforce opportunities across the United States.
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