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NJ school districts want more funding for electric buses

State lawmakers are looking to set aside $15 million for purchases statewide

11/29/2023

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NJ school districts want more funding for electric buses

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State lawmakers are looking to set aside $15 million for purchases statewide

School districts across New Jersey are looking to update the way students get to class, by replacing old diesel school buses with new electric models. Officials said the change allows cleaner air for students to breathe, cuts climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions, and lowers maintenance costs for the bus fleet.

11/29/2023

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