"Massive Investment: Transitioning US School Buses to Electric Power"

The US is investing nearly $1bn to replace diesel-powered school buses with electric and lower-emitting vehicles, aiming to reduce harmful air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative, part of a broader federal strategy, prioritizes communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure for charging electric vehicles and pushback from some states may hinder the Biden administration's efforts to phase out diesel school buses.