The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $10,291,475 Project Grant under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) to the Jefferson Parish School Board in Louisiana. The grant will fund the replacement of 25 in-use, non-zero-emission school buses with 25 new zero-emission electric school buses. It will also cover the purchase and installation of 25 DC fast charging stations to support the new electric buses. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in disadvantaged communities served by the school district, while also providing workforce training on the operation and maintenance of the electric vehicles. The grant period runs from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027.
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