The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act to zion elementary school district 6 to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to reduce…

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act to zion elementary school district 6 to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in EPA region 5. The recipient will replace 10 eligible vehicles with comparable, eligible zero-emission vehicles under the school bus sub-program, resulting in cleaner air and improved health for communities in lake county, illinois. Activities:the activities include replacing eligible internal combustion engine class 7 vehicles with eligible zero-emission vehicles; purchasing, installing, operating, and maintaining charging equipment to maintain the new zero-emission vehicles.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include replacing 10 diesel school buses with 10 zero-emission school buses and installing 10 level 3 DC fast charging stations. The expected outcomes include reduced greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant emissions, reduced maintenance and operating costs, and improved air quality. The intended beneficiaries include zion elementary school district 6, lakeside transportation, and disadvantaged community residents, including students, who will benefit from improved ambient air quality in communities in which the vehicles operate.