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First Connecticut City Gets All-Electric School Bus
Connecticut s only all-electric school bus will enable the district to not only reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and lower fuel costs, but ensure children a more healthful ride to and from school. by Cassandra Day, The Middletown Press / February 9, 2021 Electric vehicles plugged into charging stations. (Shutterstock) Shutterstock
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Connecticut s only all-electric school bus will enable the district to not only reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and lower fuel costs, but ensure children a more healthful ride to and from school.
State and local officials unveiled DATTCO s small Collins Type A All-Electric School Bus Monday at the high school. The $350,000 vehicle runs on five sodium chloride batteries, according to President
Middletown first in CT to have all-electric school bus
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Local officials heralded DATTCO’s purchase of a Collins Type A All-Electric School Bus Monday at Middletown High School.Cassandra Day / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Middletown Superintendent of Schools Michael Conner speaks Monday about the all-electric school bus paid for with Volkswagen settlement funds and DATTCO.Cassandra Day / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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DATTCO President Don DeVivo speaks Monday at Middletown High School during the unveiling of a new all-electric school bus for the district.Hearst Connecticut Media file photoShow MoreShow Less
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Middletown Mayor Ben Florsheim at the unveiling of an electric bus purchased through Volkswagen settlement funds at Middletown High School Monday.Cassandra Day / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less