Turlock Unified School District (TUSD) announced the delivery of nine electric buses and charging infrastructure at its transportation center.

The electric Blue Bird buses will replace diesel buses in the California school district’s fleet, reducing air pollution and contributing to the district’s goal to transition to an all-electric fleet by 2035. 

The buses will be charged by a combination of AC and DC chargers, powered by the solar canopies shading the parking lot. The charging logic of the charge management system, provided by The Mobility House, maximizes the use of on-site solar energy and minimizes the cost of energy purchased from the electric utility.

Schneider Electric and The Mobility House have jointly deployed several electric school bus charging infrastructure projects in California to date, including previous installations at Stockton Unified School District and Modesto City Schools, with further deployments planned for later this summer.

“I am so proud to congratulate Turlock Unified School District for this important step towards zero emissions transportation, powered by zero emissions energy,” said Greg Hintler, CEO of The Mobility House North America, in a statement. “Solar energy and electric buses are complementary technologies that provide a vision for the future of sustainable school transportation.”