In-use Fuel Economy and Emission Benefits of Hybrid- Electric School Buses in Iowa
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It is much safer and more fuel-efficient to transport children to school in buses than in private vehicles. However, school buses still consume 8.2 million gallons of diesel fuel annually, and transportation costs can be a significant portion of school districts’ budgets. Children in dieselpowered school buses may also be exposed to higher levels of particulates and other pollutants than children in cars.
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