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DTE Energy partners with manufacturers and dealership to deploy electric buses to schools
DTE EnergyFebruary 2, 2021 GMT
DETROIT, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) DTE Energy, a national leader in clean energy, has partnered with Ann Arbor and Roseville schools to deploy six zero-emission electric school buses. As COVID-19 has delayed in-person learning for some schools, the new electric buses will be used to deliver meals to school children through federal food assistance programs in addition to student transportation.
DTE Energy, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Roseville Community Schools, Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT), Thomas Built Buses, Proterra and Hoekstra Transportation partnered to secure the buses. Funding for the buses was received from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in collaboration with MAPT and the Volkswagen Benefici