data Electric School Bus Data Dashboard Dive into the data and trends on electric school bus adoption and U.S. school buses with our interactive dashboard of the latest, up-to-date data. Explore the data
data The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US Districts across the country are making the switch to electric. We're keeping track. Explore the data
evidence Electric School Buses Can Fight – or Further— Inequity in the US We need accountable, concrete plans for putting equity visions into action. Our children and communities deserve no less. Learn more
evidence Why We Need to Transition to Electric School Buses Students deserve a clean, healthy ride to school – and the transition must start with those most impacted. Learn more
Electric school buses are the only type of school bus with zero tailpipe emissions.
Source: AFLEET 2020 evidence Clearing the Air on Emissions from Propane-Burning School Buses With polluting tailpipe emissions, propane-burning school buses can’t deliver the cleanest ride our kids deserve. Learn more
equity framework How the ESB Initiative Centers Equity Given the long, structural history of racism and discrimination in the U.S., electric school bus advocates can’t just sit back and hope the transition meets the needs of underserved and environmental justice communities. That's why the Electric School Bus Initiative is committed to an equitable transition to electric school buses Learn more
"All About" Series
From charging infrastructure to electric school bus models and more, get all the information from our "All About" series of deep-dive articles, videos and publications.
All About Operating Electric School Buses in Cold Weather
All About Electric School Bus Battery Safety
All About the Clean School Bus Program
All About Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Electric School Buses
All About Managed Charging and “Vehicle-to-Everything” or V2X
All About Funding and Financing Options for Electric School Buses
All About Types of Electric School Buses
All About Range and Reliability
All About Charging Infrastructure
All About Working with Your Electric Utility
All About Electric School Bus Business Models
All About Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Electric School Buses and Chargers
Data Dataset of U.S. Electric School Bus Adoption In this first-of-its-kind dataset, we're tracking commitments to electric school buses at the school district level, as well as details about individual buses, including the bus manufacturer and funding source(s) — with analysis of socio-economic characteristics, like poverty rates, racial composition and air pollution. Get the data
Electric school buses account for the lowest greenhouse gas emissions of any school bus type.
Even when accounting for electricity generation, on average electric school buses produce half the greenhouse gas emissions of propane- and diesel-burning school buses.
evidence All About Operating Electric School Buses in Cold Weather Electric school buses are proven to operate effectively in cold weather with some adjustments. Here’s what to know. Learn more
Evidence Electric School Bus Battery Resources Explore how electric school bus batteries are safely and reliably driving clean transportation today, and how we can ensure a sustainable and circular future. Learn more
DATA Dataset of U.S. School Bus Depots There are nearly half a million school buses in the country but almost no public information about where they are kept. Environmental justice literature describes how school bus depots may create air pollution hotspots for underserved communities that lead to health harms and may require grid infrastructure upgrades for future bus electrification. Get the data
Resources for You
No matter who you are, find ways to learn more about electric school buses and how you can play a role in an equitable transition.
- Why We Need to Transition to Electric School Buses
- The Transition to Electric School Buses Must Center Equity. Here's Why.
- The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US
- The Evidence is Clear: Electric School Buses are the Best Choice to Reduce Emissions
- Dataset of U.S. School Bus Fleets
- Clearing the Air on Emissions from Propane-Burning School Buses
- Dataset of U.S. School Bus Depots
- All About Range and Reliability
- Electric School Bus Battery Resources
- "All About" Series of Explainers
- Electric School Buses Can Fight – or Further— Inequity in the US
- Electric School Bus Data Dashboard
- Total Cost of Ownership Calculator for Electric School Buses
- All About Operating Electric School Buses in Cold Weather
- How to Ensure a Sustainable Future for Electric School Bus Batteries
- All About Electric School Bus Battery Safety
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Calculator (HDVC) - Argonne National Laboratory
- The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US
- Why We Need to Transition to Electric School Buses
- The Evidence is Clear: Electric School Buses are the Best Choice to Reduce Emissions
- The Transition to Electric School Buses Must Center Equity. Here's Why.
- Electric School Bus Data Dashboard
- "All About" Series of Explainers
- Dataset of U.S. School Bus Depots
- Clearing the Air on Emissions from Propane-Burning School Buses
- All About Electric School Bus Battery Safety
- How to Ensure a Sustainable Future for Electric School Bus Batteries
- All About Operating Electric School Buses in Cold Weather
- Electric School Buses Can Fight – or Further— Inequity in the US
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Electric School Bus Initiative Advocacy Stakeholder Analysis: A baseline report
- The Electric School Bus Series: Stories from School Districts
- The Equity Framework to Guide the Electric School Bus Initiative
- The Electric School Bus Moment Arrived in States Nationwide in 2023
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Calculator (HDVEC) - Argonne National Laboratory
- The Electric School Bus Moment Arrived in States Nationwide in 2023
- More Electric School Buses Are Hitting the Road
- Why We Need to Transition to Electric School Buses
- The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US
- The Evidence is Clear: Electric School Buses are the Best Choice to Reduce Emissions
- The Transition to Electric School Buses Must Center Equity. Here's Why.
- Electric School Bus Data Dashboard
- Dataset of U.S. School Bus Fleets
- Clearing the Air on Emissions from Propane-Burning School Buses
- "All About" Series of Explainers
- Electric School Buses Can Fight – or Further— Inequity in the US
- Electric School Bus Initiative Advocacy Stakeholder Analysis: A baseline report
- All About Electric School Bus Battery Safety
- Dataset of U.S. School Bus Depots
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- All About Range and Reliability
- All About Operating Electric School Buses in Cold Weather
- How to Ensure a Sustainable Future for Electric School Bus Batteries
- The Equity Framework to Guide the Electric School Bus Initiative
- The Electric School Bus Series: School District Stories
- Total Cost of Ownership Calculator for Electric School Buses
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Calculator (HDVEC) - Argonne National Laboratory
- How to Ensure a Sustainable Future for Electric School Bus Batteries
- The Transition to Electric School Buses Must Center Equity. Here's Why.
- 8 Things to Know about Electric School Bus Repowers
- Why We Need to Transition to Electric School Buses
- All About Types of Electric School Buses
- All About Range and Reliability
- The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Dataset of U.S. School Bus Fleets
- Electric School Buses Can Fight – or Further— Inequity in the US
- Electric School Bus Data Dashboard
- Why We Need to Transition to Electric School Buses
- All About Charging Infrastructure
- All About Managed Charging and “Vehicle-to-Everything” or V2X
- All About Types of Electric School Buses
- All About Working with Your Electric Utility
- Electric School Buses Can Fight – or Further— Inequity in the US
- The State of Electric School Bus Adoption in the US
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Electric School Bus Data Dashboard
- Utility Activities to Support Equitable School Bus Electrification
