GreenPower Executing Order for 50 All-Electric, Purpose-Built School Buses $18.5 million Awarded By EPA Clean School Bus Program
GreenPower Motor Company has finalized an order for 50 all-electric school buses funded by an $18.5 million EPA Clean School Bus Program award. The order includes various models of BEAST, Mega BEAST, and Nano BEAST buses to be distributed across seven West Virginia school districts. The project, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, represents a collaborative effort to replace diesel buses with zero-emission alternatives. The order increased from 47 to 50 buses after Monongalia County School District contributed an additional $550,000 from its own funds. The buses will create a charging corridor throughout the state, enabling both local and long-distance operations.
GreenPower Motor Company ha finalizzato un ordine per 50 scuolabus completamente elettrici finanziati da un gran Premio di 18,5 milioni di dollari del programma EPA Clean School Bus. L'ordine include vari modelli di autobus BEAST, Mega BEAST e Nano BEAST che verranno distribuiti in sette distretti scolastici della Virginia Occidentale. Il progetto, parte della legge bipartisan sulle infrastrutture, rappresenta uno sforzo collaborativo per sostituire gli autobus a diesel con alternative a zero emissioni. L'ordine è aumentato da 47 a 50 autobus dopo che il distretto scolastico della contea di Monongalia ha contribuito con ulteriori 550.000 dollari dai propri fondi. Gli autobus creeranno un corridoio di ricarica in tutto lo stato, consentendo operazioni sia locali che a lungo raggio.
GreenPower Motor Company ha finalizado un pedido de 50 autobuses escolares completamente eléctricos financiados por un premio de 18.5 millones de dólares del programa EPA Clean School Bus. El pedido incluye varios modelos de autobuses BEAST, Mega BEAST y Nano BEAST que se distribuirán en siete distritos escolares de Virginia Occidental. El proyecto, parte de la Ley de Infraestructura Bipartidista, representa un esfuerzo colaborativo para reemplazar los autobuses diésel por alternativas de cero emisiones. El pedido aumentó de 47 a 50 autobuses después de que el distrito escolar del condado de Monongalia contribuyera con 550,000 dólares adicionales de sus propios fondos. Los autobuses crearán un corredor de carga en todo el estado, lo que permitirá operaciones tanto locales como de larga distancia.
그린파워 모터 컴퍼니는 1850만 달러 EPA 클린 스쿨 버스 프로그램 지원으로 자금이 지원된 50대의 전기 스쿨버스 주문을 완료했습니다. 이 주문에는 7개의 웨스트버지니아 교육구에 배포될 BEAST, Mega BEAST 및 Nano BEAST 버스의 여러 모델이 포함됩니다. 이 프로젝트는 초당적 기반 시설 법의 일환으로, 디젤 버스를 제로 배출 대안으로 교체하기 위한 협력적 노력을 나타냅니다. 몬롱갈리아 카운티 교육구가 자금에서 추가로 55만 달러를 기부한 후 주문량이 47대에서 50대로 늘어났습니다. 이러한 버스는 주 전역에 충전 인프라를 구축하여 지역 및 장거리 운행 모두를 가능하게 할 것입니다.
GreenPower Motor Company a finalisé une commande de 50 bus scolaires entièrement électriques financés par une subvention de 18,5 millions de dollars du programme EPA Clean School Bus. La commande comprend plusieurs modèles de bus BEAST, Mega BEAST et Nano BEAST qui seront distribués dans sept districts scolaires de Virginie-Occidentale. Ce projet, qui fait partie de la loi bipartisane sur les infrastructures, représente un effort collaboratif pour remplacer les bus diesel par des alternatives à zéro émission. La commande a augmenté de 47 à 50 bus après que le district scolaire du comté de Monongalia a contribué 550 000 dollars supplémentaires provenant de ses propres fonds. Les bus créeront un couloir de recharge dans tout l'État, permettant des opérations locales et longue distance.
GreenPower Motor Company hat eine Bestellung über 50 vollelektrische Schulbusse abgeschlossen, die durch einen 18,5 Millionen Dollar EPA Clean School Bus-Programm Award finanziert werden. Die Bestellung umfasst verschiedene Modelle der BEAST, Mega BEAST und Nano BEAST Busse, die über sieben Schulbezirke in West Virginia verteilt werden. Das Projekt ist Teil des bipartisanen Infrastrukturgesetzes und stellt einen gemeinsamen Anstrengung dar, Dieselbusse durch emissionsfreie Alternativen zu ersetzen. Die Bestellung wurde von 47 auf 50 Busse erhöht, nachdem der Schulbezirk Monongalia County weitere 550.000 Dollar aus eigenen Mitteln beigesteuert hat. Die Busse werden einen Ladebereich im ganzen Bundesstaat schaffen, der sowohl lokale als auch langfristige Einsätze ermöglicht.
- Secured $18.5 million EPA-funded order for 50 electric school buses
- Additional revenue from $550,000 contribution by Monongalia County
- Established presence in multiple school districts, expanding market reach
- Class-leading range of up to 300 miles for Mega BEAST model
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The strategic importance extends beyond immediate revenue, as it establishes a charging corridor throughout West Virginia, potentially leading to follow-on orders. The timing is particularly advantageous with upcoming funding opportunities:
The technical specifications of GreenPower's electric bus lineup show impressive capabilities that differentiate them in the market. The Mega BEAST's 300-mile range and 387 kWh battery pack lead the industry, while the dual-port charging infrastructure supports both Level 2 and DC Fast Charging, ensuring operational flexibility. The V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) capability adds value by enabling power grid stability services, potentially creating additional revenue streams through utility partnerships.
The aluminum body construction partnership with Constellium and purpose-built design approach demonstrate strong supply chain integration and manufacturing efficiency, important for scaling production to meet growing demand in the zero-emission school bus market.
"EPA has previously awarded
"This electrification project is the type of activity Congress envisioned when it created the Clean School Bus Program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law," Riley continued. "It is a collaborative effort between seven
Development of the grant funded by EPA was a multi-step process designed to ensure the effective use of federal funds in deploying the most zero-emission school buses possible while creating a charging corridor throughout the state which allows for the all-electric school buses to operate both on local routes and longer distances.
"As the statewide dealer, we partnered with GreenPower as the OEM to first meet individually with each school district to gauge their interest in participating in the grant process. Each of the schools had participated in the #YesWV All-Electric School Bus Pilot Project, so they were familiar with GreenPower's school buses and knew they were well suited to meet the transportation needs of their students," said Steve Ellis, Vice President of Sales for GreenPower's dealer. "The schools then all came together as a group and jointly decided how to proceed with the application process."
GreenPower collaborated with its Dealer and Highland Electric Fleet and they, collectively, made depot visits to each school district to establish their needs. They then provided guidance on the charging infrastructure, drafted the application, met with the school districts' Boards of Education for approval, and submitted the grant application to the EPA.
The 50 GreenPower buses will be distributed as follows:
Cabell County School District – 6 BEASTsCalhoun County School District – 3 BEASTs and 1 Nano BEASTClay County School District – 3 BEASTsGrant County School District – 3 BEASTs and 2 Nano BEASTsKanawha County School District – 21 BEASTsLewis County School District – 6 BEASTsMonongalia County School District – 1 Mega BEAST and 4 Nano BEASTs
"GreenPower's all-electric school buses are eligible for rebate funding under the current round of the federal Clean School Bus Program and for the California Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) program," said Paul Start, GreenPower's Vice President of Sales – School Bus Group. "Applications for the
GreenPower's BEAST is a purpose-built 40-foot Type D all-electric, zero-emission school bus with seating for up to 90 students. Designed from the ground up, it is a unified structure that features a seamlessly integrated aluminum body made from extruded aluminum manufactured by Constellium on a high strength steel Truss (bus) chassis. The complete flat floor design allows for tracking with no obstacles, and the high floors keep students out of the crash zone. Dual port charging is standard with Level 2 rates up to 19.2 kW and DC Fast Charging rates up to 85 kW.
The Mega BEAST has a class-leading range of up to 300 miles on a single charge via a 387 kWh battery pack. It provides for the longest range, has the biggest battery pack in the school bus market, provides for more uphill climbing power and has the most desirable V2G capability for a more stable electric grid and community sustainability in areas where it is deployed.
The School Transportation News award-winning Nano BEAST has a standard 118 kWh battery pack and a range of up to 140 miles. Configured for up to 24 passengers, it features a seamlessly integrated aluminum body made from extruded aluminum manufactured by Constellium. The dual port charging is standard, with Level 2 rates up to 19.2 kW and DC Fast Charging rates up to 60 kW. The Nano BEAST Access has seating for up to 18 ambulatory passengers and up to 3+ Q'STRAINT wheelchair securements, complemented with a BraunAbility rear curbside lift.
Contacts:
Brendan Riley, President
brendan@greenpowermotor.com
Paul Start, Vice President of Sales – School Bus Group
paul.s@greenpowermotor.com
Fraser Atkinson, CEO
fraser@greenpowermotor.com
Mark Nestlen, Vice President of Business Development & Strategy
mark.n@greenpowermotor.com
About GreenPower Motor Company, Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo vans and a cab and chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose-built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in
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