Industry leaders from Blue Bird, RIDE, and Autel will share expert insights on the future of electric vehicles and energy solutions in response to the question, “What’s Next for the Industry?”

An update on Lion Electric school buses, including recent company-wide staff layoffs, and an open discussion on the future of bus service, support, and maintenance moving forward.

The CALSTART Electric School Bus Network Forum highlights peer-driven strategies for school bus fleet electrification, the resilience and economic benefits of microgrids, and Steelton-Highspire School District’s pioneering transition to 100% solar and electric transportation.

Join us for a deep dive into the latest developments in the electric school bus industry, including key updates on technology and state funding opportunities.

This panel features experts from PG&E, National Grid, and key stakeholders discussing how utilities can support school districts and lead the charge in electric school bus adoption.

Our National Forum will focus on infrastructure planning specifically tailored to support the deployment and growth of electric school buses, offering key insights and strategies for successful implementation.

The CALSTART Electric School Bus team explains how telematics devices enable data collection, allowing users to access critical information that improves driver operations and identifies safety issues earlier.

The electric school bus team will talk about how fleet transition planning can help you map out your electrification journey and better prepare for future utility needs. We will be joined by Mike Jones, who will share information on NREL’s free technical assistance program for comprehensive and customized fleet electrification transition plans.

The CALSTART Electric School Bus team discusses how to engage school bus drivers while electrifying your school bus fleets with Los Angeles Unified School District and Boston Public Schools.

The Electric School Bus team at CALSTART, along with Zum and Oakland Unified School District, discuss how to transition to an electric school bus fleet with the help of a third-party operator.

The CALSTART Electric School Bus team discusses how different conditions can impact your electric school bus routes in the route modeling process with InCharge.

The Electric School Bus team at CALSTART discusses federal and state-level funding opportunities available to school districts with Highland Electric.