""But after three years with our electric buses, with the amount of issues that we had, each one of them had less than 1,000 miles on them after two years of service," he said, adding that the buses probably spent more time "on a tow truck" going to get fixed than on their actual routes."
""It'll be interesting to see the metrics and what we get back from ComEd versus what it costs to run these [buses]," he said, adding that the cost of two electric buses "would take my entire bus budget.""
""making sure that the technology is well understood""
""see what a program would look like""
Wauconda has operated two electric school buses for three years with two years of funding remaining. Each electric bus recorded fewer than 1,000 miles after two years due to frequent breakdowns and extended repair times, often requiring towing. Certified mechanics trained on the buses are scarce, technological failures are common, and buses lose functionality in cold weather. The buses provide quieter operation, improved student air quality, and reduced diesel emissions. The district faces high acquisition and operating costs that could consume the entire bus budget. ComEd is testing the technology to understand performance, compensation approaches, and scalability for broader programs.
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