Big Yellow Goes Green: Houston ISD rolls out 15 electric school buses The district showcased its first 15 zero-emission buses—plus the charging station and a test ride—for Earth Day
HOUSTON – Houston ISD marked Earth Day with a cleaner way to get students to school: the district gave KPRC 2 News a look at its first fleet of 15 electric school buses.
The zero-emission buses were funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program and represent what district leaders call a major step toward cleaner air, quieter rides and more sustainable transportation for local communities.
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