Canutillo Independent School District
Canutillo, Texas
Canutillo Independent School District
Canutillo Independent School District introduced a fleet of eight new all-electric Blue Bird school buses and eight EV charging stations. The new vehicles mark the beginning of a cleaner, quieter era for student transportation in the district.
The new buses will transport students an estimated 72,000 zero-emissions miles every year, representing Canutillo ISD’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
“Canutillo ISD’s vision for the future goes beyond classrooms and campuses. It extends to everything we do— from the technology our students use in the classroom to the air they breathe on their way there.”
Dr. Jesica Arellano
Interim Superintendent
Events & News
We recently celebrated the launch of the electric school bus project with a ribbon cutting event!
Read more:
It’s electric! Canutillo ISD launches new fleet of electric school buses | Canutillo Independent
Canutillo ISD unveils eight electric buses in a push for green transportation | KFox14
Bus Talk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an electric bus structurally any different than a traditional bus?
No. Electric school buses are structurally identical to their traditional counterparts. They are built on the same chassis as diesel buses by many of the same manufacturers, including Blue Bird, Thomas Built Buses, and IC. Electric school buses meet all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).
What are the health benefits of electric school buses?
Electric school buses eliminate student, driver, and community exposure to diesel fumes, which have been linked to childhood asthma, respiratory illnesses, and absenteeism.
How far can a fully-charged bus travel?
Depending on the model, a typical electric school bus can travel 100-120+ miles on a full charge. This range makes electric school buses suitable for more than 90% of all school bus routes in the United States. Electric school buses also have a regenerative braking mode that enables them to partially recharge while they’re being driven, which can help extend range.
What is vehicle-to-grid technology?
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows an electric school bus to both draw energy from the grid to charge its batteries, and discharge energy from its batteries back to the grid when the community needs it. This bi-directional charging infrastructure transforms an electric school bus into a valuable Distributed Energy Resource (DER) — effectively a large battery that utilities can draw on during periods of peak demand to reduce strain on the electric grid and make communities more resilient. Utilities with V2G programs pay for this extra power, which can help reduce the cost of electrification.