Normandy Schools Collaborative
St. Louis, Missouri
Normandy Schools Collaborative
Normandy Schools Collaborative launched its first electric school bus initiative. The effort represents an important investment in cleaner, quieter transportation that will benefit students, families, and the broader community while helping the district lower operational costs. The district will deploy 15 IC electric school buses and 15 Tellus ev chargers. The new vehicles will reduce maintenance needs, lower fuel expenses, and provide a smoother, quieter experience for students each day.
“This initiative reflects the pride we have in our students and the progress we want to see in our community. Its impact will continue well beyond this school year.”
Dr. Michael Triplett
Superintendent at Normamdy Schools Collaborative
Events
We recently celebrated the launch of the electric school bus project with a groundbreaking ceremony!
Read the press coverage:
Normandy Schools Collaborative to Break Ground on New Electric School Bus Project | PR Newswire
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.