Electric School Buses to Revolutionize U.S. Power Grid

Oakland Unified School District pioneers vehicle-to-grid technology with Zum's fully electric bus fleet, promising cleaner air and energy innovation.

Oakland becomes the first U.S. school district to use fully electric buses with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.
Zum's electric buses can send surplus battery power back to the grid, aiding energy storage and reducing pollution.
The initiative aims to deploy 10,000 bidirectional EV buses nationwide, with significant energy contributions projected.
The project is part of a broader push funded by the EPA to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission models.
Challenges include high upfront costs and the need for utility companies to establish consistent rate schedules for energy buyback.