A study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals that replacing diesel school buses with electric ones could yield up to $247,600 in climate and health benefits per bus. Published in May 2024, the study quantifies reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and improvements in public health, particularly in large cities and with older bus fleets. It underscores the significant benefits of transitioning to electric school buses, including reduced carbon emissions and lower rates of adult mortality and childhood asthma associated with air pollution.
