Con Edison and GVC have introduced New York State's largest electric school bus fleet in the South Bronx, replacing 45 diesel buses with electric ones powered by 23 dual-port chargers. This initiative aims to reduce emissions and improve air quality in an area with childhood asthma rates twice the national average, benefiting about 800 children daily. The project is supported by state and city incentives and grid upgrades, marking a significant step toward cleaner, healthier communities and advancing New York's clean energy goals. The electric buses eliminate harmful tailpipe emissions, contributing to better respiratory health and quieter streets for vulnerable children, especially those with special needs.
