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Lion Electric Mitigation

CALSTART’s Electric School Bus Network, WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative and the Alliance for Electric School Buses are working together to understand the scope of needs from bus fleets that were engaged with Lion Electric and collect resources that could assist fleets.

If you have Lion Electric School Buses, were working with Lion Electric on incentive funding but have not yet received buses or have resources to share, please complete this form to share your information. We will then follow up with guidance and resources available to support your fleet.

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Informational Updates

WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding Lion Electric.  

Email from EPA to CSBP awardees impacted by Lion Electric.

The ESB Network July 18 email update on Lion Electric following the Deloitte letter that was sent to all creditors and clients.  

During the June 2025 Electric School Bus Network National Forum, CALSTART discussed Lion Electric.  

Resources  

Highland Electric Fleets’ Aftermarket Buyout and Service Option for fleets with out-of-service buses including Lion.  

Fleet EForce provides service, repair and maintenance services for Lion buses.  

Tools 

Publications   

  • Cold Weather Electric School Bus Case Studies
    Discover Cold Weather Electric School Bus Case Studies, offering insights into how fleets effectively operate zero-emission buses in challenging winter climates, with a focus on performance, efficiency, and best practices.

 

  • The Electric School Bus Transition
    Current state and future of school bus electrification, emphasizing utility partnerships’ vital role and the importance of equity throughout the deployment process. 

Funding 

Electric School Bus Data 

Workforce Development 

  • Driving the Future
    How to Electrify our School Buses and Center Kids, Communities, and Workers in the Transition. 

Infrastructure 

Policy 

For Students and Teachers