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There is no looking back
The next decade will be nothing like the past few decades. The time to begin the transition to EV’s is now.
Advancing technology
Electric school buses, charging infrastructure, and EV technology is advancing rapidly.
Decreasing cost
Growing demand is driving down costs for consumers and accelerating production.
Legislative tailwinds
State and national mandates along with financial incentives have spurred increased adoption of clean technology and fleet electrification.
Every child in our country deserves a pollution-free start and end to their school day.
Laura Watson
Director, Washington State Department of Ecology
Why electric school buses?
Electric school buses offer the only true zero emission solution for schools.
The Myths vs. The Facts
Many common misconceptions persist when it comes to electric school buses.
Range & power
Electric buses now have range up to and exceeding 155 miles on a single charge, which is more than sufficient for the vast majority of daily school bus routes.
Costs
Ongoing benefits of EV, such as lower maintenance costs and savings from V2G, far exceed the upfront transition costs of switching from diesel to electric school buses.
All weather
EV batteries are engineered with cold and hot weather in mind to counter the effects of extreme weather.
Charging
EV charging technology and storage has improved rapidly, allowing buses to charge faster and hold a charge longer.
Maintenance
With fewer moving parts, maintenance costs are dramatically lower for new electric fleets versus diesel school buses.
Training
Electric school bus OEMs and providers offer training for school bus drivers, maintenance technicians, and district leaders, making transition to EV simple and easy.
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Doing it right from the get-go
Zūm’s EV ecosystem and robust partner network makes your sustainability goals a reality.
Fiscally responsible
We work with each school district to develop a fiscally responsible transition plan and timeline tailored to meet your goals and needs.
Quality & service first
School buses built 100% electric with the latest aeronautic grade materials for premium quality and safety.
Truly sustainable
Committed to truly sustainable transportation leveraging clean renewable energy.
Zūm’s commitment
100% electric fleet by 2025
A world-class EV ecosystem at your fingertips
Transitioning to EV’s is much more than just buying an electric bus. Let our expertise and EV tech partner network make your transition successful.
EV school buses, infrastructure, deployment and management
We make planning, deployment and ongoing management simple and easy offering expertise and turnkey solutions to make your transition to EV a success.
Best in class technology for optimization, management, and reporting
We provide the tools and technology to manage, monitor and optimize your sustainable student transportation, while controlling costs and increasing revenue through V2G.
Strong partner network to ensure your success
Benefits of electric school buses extend beyond a cleaner ride
Progressive leaders at school districts nationwide understand and appreciate the benefits of electrifying their student transportation.
Health benefits
Reducing students’ exposure to diesel exhaust and harmful pollution significantly reduces students’ risk of asthma and other respiratory illnesses.
Improved student experience
Your students will notice the difference when they experience their first ride on a new, quiet, and emissions free electric school bus.
Community benefits
Eliminate air and noise pollution to ensure clean and quiet rides for your students and community.
Equity
Pollution and harmful emissions disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color.
Job creation
Leverage funding and training available to replace the most polluting buses, accelerate the transition to EV, and spur job creation.
Cost savings
Replacing diesel school buses with electric ones dramatically reduces ongoing maintenance and fuel costs and provides long-term savings to school districts, tax payers, and the community.
“I would recommend Zūm to any school district looking to convert their transportation fleet to EV and emission-free, as they are the right partners for implementing an end-to-end solution.”
Kim Raney
Executive Director of Transportation
Oakland Unified School District
