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Branford Unveils Largest Fleet of Electric School Buses in New England
Branford’s 46 electric buses include vehicle-to-grid technology and new charging infrastructure in a multi-million-dollar project funded by federal, state, and local partners.
- At a ceremony Friday, Branford recognized the switch to an all-electric school bus fleet at the town bus yard, including vehicle-to-grid capability.
- Citing state policy, Dr. Christopher Tranberg, Superintendent of Branford Schools, said the switch aims to reduce emissions and improve students' health.
- Funding from EPA and state programs, plus Green Bank support, helped install charging infrastructure for the multi‑million‑dollar project, according to officials.
- Next school year, students will begin riding the new buses, with town leaders expecting 46 buses to be in operation by the Fall 2026 semester.
- Town leaders framed the rollout as Branford town leaders leading the way on modern, sustainable school transportation, while Lt. emphasized it supports transportation access to education and future student success.
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Branford unveils largest fleet of electric school buses in New England
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Branford Public School District is beginning to roll out a fully electric fleet of school buses. School district officials said the fleet of 46 buses will be operational by the start of the next school year. "We're going to be the largest fully electrified fleet in New England," Dr. Christopher [...]
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