Do you remember the reported amount of nickel, copper and cobalt that goes into the making of every electric car?
You can add school busses to this list.
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News Release
August 18, 2017
New Buses Will Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Diesel Pollution
As part of Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan, Ontario is investing in a new Electric School Bus Pilot Program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while giving students a safe, clean transit option to and from school.
School bus operators providing student transportation services in Ontario may apply for funding to purchase an electric school bus and associated charging infrastructure. Applicants will be chosen based on their experience in student transportation, ability to successfully deliver a pilot project, as well as their location in Ontario, type of route serviced, and the size of their school bus fleet.
This initiative is funded by proceeds from Ontario's carbon market, which are invested into programs that help households and businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money on energy costs, including home energy retrofits, public transit, social housing retrofits, and electric vehicle incentives and infrastructure.
Fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.
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the largest manufacturer of these busses is Blue Bird Corp.., American Securities acquired 57% of Blue Bird Corp last year.
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http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160527005268/en/American-Securities-Acquire-57-Blue-Bird-Corporation
