In April 2022, New York State set a deadline for switching to zero-emission school buses. By 2027, all new school buses bought in the state must be zero-emission, and by 2035, the entire fleet needs to be converted to zero-emission buses.
While this may seem daunting, Matthews Buses is here to walk you through your district’s Fleet Electrification Plan. Our dedicated team of EV specialists has helped secure over 21 million dollars in state and federal incentive funding for more than 23 school districts.
The first step is determining which routes are optimal for the electric school bus. Thomas/Daimler EMG has resources to assist customers with determining the best routes.
Analyze the electric school bus’s Total Cost of Ownership, revealing substantial savings through dramatically reduced maintenance requirements, such as eliminating oil changes, filter replacements, and complex fuel-based engine servicing.
DTF is developing finance products to support EV and charger purchases, including funding and grant writing assistance to customers, vehicle and potentially battery leasing programs, and various other services.
Networking and working with local utility companies, site and desk reviews, permitting, contractor bidding, construction management, charger commissioning, and vehicle/charger commissioning. Charger selection review.
Driver training, technician training, parts stocking list, required tooling, HV training.
Bus yard operations, charging operations
Battery replacement, battery disposal, and battery repurposing in a second-use life.
Our specialized EV team offers complementary services, guiding you through a seamless and cost-effective transition to EV buses .
The first step in unpacking the initiative and devising a plan for State assistance is to follow the process steps we have created. Our team will walk you through each and ensure a systematic and guided transition to electric school buses for New York State school districts. Here’s an overview of the process:
Our extensive experience and proven track record securing federal and state funds are key to EV bus purchases. Let’s start your application today.
We believe in a no-nonsense, pragmatic approach. We’ll customize a plan – one step at a time.
District taxpayers are an integral component of fleet transitioning’s success. We help with engagement and communication.
We provide route feasibility studies, infrastructure planning, working partnerships with utilities, engineering, and architecture firms, incentive funding, product training, and talking points with your community.
Matthews Buses offers comprehensive, complimentary training for drivers, technicians, and first responders. Knowledge + confidence = safety!
We offer a comprehensive, free program at Matthews Buses to support your transition to electric school buses. Our EV specialists are ready to assist you every step of the way.
Get the information and resources you need to get started today. When you are ready, reach out to one of our experts that will help you tailor a plan for your specific situtation.
*We are pleased to offer complimentary EV support to school districts in upstate New York. Contact us today to see if your district is in our qualified area.
