Clean Diesel remains the overwhelming choice for school buses. As we progress through the decade, Fuel Agnostic Engines (Diesel, Gasoline, Propane) from Cummins will dominate the landscape for new bus orders. 

If considering EV, the following steps should help streamline the process:

• Involve your Account Representative, your facilities team, and local utilities when making commitments regarding infrastructure needs.
• Order recommended charging equipment based upon the timeline provided by utility and facilities.
• Based on the infrastructure timeline, order the EV bus(s). Lead times for EV buses can be much less than installation of the charging infrastructure. Make sure you consider all variables for how the chargers will be installed, connected to the utilities power grid, and commissioning. The bus should be the last step in your process.

Choose a team you can trust to be there to provide service, warranty, mandatory High Voltage EV training, and support. 

Choosing the right SIS and ERP is a big decision, but it doesn’t need to be a difficult one! Skyward’s solutions combine family-owned service with world-class technology to meet any district’s needs. 

Since 1980, Skyward’s SIS and ERP solutions have helped more than 2,500 school districts save time, connect with families, and empower success. By blending advanced technology guided by actual users with world-class support delivered with a personal touch, Skyward is the clear choice for K-12 leaders who want to spend less time on tasks and more time with students.

Now available in Florida, Skyward’s Qmlativ Enterprise Resource Planning system is perfect for any school or district with a “new business office” mindset, where efficiency and culture win out over bottlenecks and red tape.

To learn more about the next generation of K-12 administration software, visit www.skyward.com.   

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