Sunday June 02 As of 5/7/24. Subject to change.

Moderator:  Tony Corpin, President & Publisher, STN Media Group 

Panelists:  

• Tim Farquer, Superintendent, Williamsfield Schools in Illinois  
• Mike Jones, National Renewable Energy Laboratory 
• Kenni Jean Schrader, Director of Transportation, Three Rivers Community Schools in Michigan 

Description:Tools exist from the federal government, school bus manufacturers, contractors and utilities for the in-depth planning necessary for the successful deployment of electric school buses at scale. This includes an existing fleet baseline analysis, vehicle electrification feasibility analysis, infrastructure assessment and optimization strategy, procurement and project staging, financial analysis, emissions modeling, stakeholder analysis, and workforce considerations. Hear from an NREL representative about federal tools available for fleets and from operators with experience readying the fleets for the new era of electric batteries. 

Presented by Blue Bird

Moderator: Steve Whaley

Panelists: David George, David Clamage, Brad Beauchamp

Description: Incorporating electric buses into your fleet can be a complex journey to navigate. Learn how Clean Bus Solutions, a Fleet-as-a-Service provider from Blue Bird and Generate Capital, can simplify the process and help school districts accelerate the transition to electric school buses. We’ll discuss the many services offered through this turnkey solution including site assessments, charging infrastructure and installation, energy management software, grant writing support, and more…all provided through a single fixed, affordable monthly payment. Our panel includes experts in each of these areas who will provide valuable insight and answer your questions on how a Fleet-as-a-Service solution can work for you.

Presented by IC BUS

Presenter: A.J. Palmisano

Description: As EVs scale, much of the charging infrastructure is built around cars.  However, the chargers that are suitable for cars are not always suitable for trucks and buses.  Furthermore, it is not easy to find public chargers that will accommodate large trucks, school buses, and light-duty trucks pulling trailers.  This presentation will review the differences between charging small vehicles and large vehicles.  We will also discuss the public charging changes that need to be made to increase the adoption of large electric vehicles, such as school buses.

Presented by GreenPower Motor Company

Presenter: Brendan Riley

Description: Safety and health are of the utmost importance when transporting school children. The session will take a look at state of the art materials, building systems, fastening and bonding techniques used to build the new generation of EV school buses.  Brendan Riley, the president of GreenPower Motor Company and thought leader on modern vehicle design and implementation, will discuss advancements of materials, designs and safety systems that are being used to build state of the art 21st century EV school buses.

Lunch and Presentation by Propane Education & Research Council

Presented by Cummins

Description: Hear from a panel of Cummins’ leading experts that can help you explore power source options, learn more about infrastructure, and insight on how to navigate government funding opportunities.  Moderated by Francisco Lagunas, General Manager, North America Bus, Cummins. ​

Presented by Geotab

Speaker: Ryan Gray and Tony Corpin

Description: Ryan Gray and Tony Corpin lead a discussion about the various funding avenues available for purchasing “green” school buses and how those programs can help introduce new operational and safety technology.