Hingham Public Schools break ground on electric school bus project, reducing costs and offering cleaner rides
Hingham Public Schools is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of the district’s first electric school bus project.
The project will see three diesel school buses replaced with electric school buses, saving the district $10,000-20,000 each year while providing cleaner, quieter rides for students.
Working in partnership with Highland Electric Fleets, the project will see three IC Type C electric buses supplied by local dealer DeVivo as well as three 30kW chargers.
The three buses are expected to travel around 11,000 miles each year once the fleet is in operation in February 2026.
The project is supported by $500,000 from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, and $600,000 from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program.
"Hingham is proud to take this important step forward in modernizing our school transportation," comments Kathryn Roberts, Superintendent of Hingham Schools. "This project reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility and improving the daily experience for our students and drivers."
"Projects like this demonstrate how public-private partnerships can make electrification both practical and affordable," adds Matt Stanberry, Senior Vice President of Market Development at Highland. "Together, we're helping Hingham cut costs, improve air quality, and give students a quieter, more comfortable ride to school."
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