First Student Announces on Earth Day Deployment of First Electric School Buses in Montana
First Student Announces on Earth Day Deployment of First Electric School Buses in Montana
Billings Public Schools Welcome Eight New EV Buses
比林斯公立學校歡迎八輛新的電動巴士
CINCINNATI, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Student, the leading operator of electric school buses in North America, is transforming the way students in Billings Public Schools (BPS) in Montana are transported to and from school. The company is deploying eight new electric school buses in Billings, delivering an innovative, sustainable and cleaner transportation solution to better serve the district, its families and the community.
辛辛那提，2024年4月22日 /PRNewswire/ — 北美領先的電動校車運營商First Student正在改變蒙大拿州比林斯公立學校（BPS）學生上下學的方式。該公司正在比林斯部署八輛新的電動校車，提供創新、可持續和清潔的交通解決方案，以更好地爲該地區、其家庭和社區服務。
"Electric school buses are revolutionizing the bus ride for students, and First Student is proud to be paving the way for a greener school transportation system for Billings Public Schools," said First Student Head of Electrification Kevin Matthews. "Every EV that is deployed has an immediate impact on reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and creating a healthier environment for students and communities. We appreciate the district's support and partnership in adopting a forward-thinking approach to transportation that prioritizes sustainability, efficiency and safety."
第一學生電氣化負責人凱文·馬修斯說：“電動校車正在徹底改變學生的乘車方式，First Student很自豪能夠爲比林斯公立學校更環保的學校交通系統鋪平道路。”“部署的每輛電動汽車都會對減少碳排放、改善空氣質量以及爲學生和社區創造更健康的環境產生直接影響。我們感謝該地區在採用前瞻性交通方式方面給予的支持和合作，將可持續性、效率和安全放在首位。”
The electric school buses are a first for BPS and First Student's first EVs in Montana. Deployment begins the week of April 22. Hundreds of the district's students will benefit from a cleaner and quieter ride to school.
電動校車是BPS的首款電動校車，也是蒙大拿州First Student的第一輛電動汽車。部署將於4月22日當週開始。該地區的數百名學生將受益於更清潔、更安靜的上學路線。
"Everything we do at Billings Public Schools is focused on creating the best educational experience for our students, and that starts with making sure they get to and from school in safe, clean vehicles that are healthier for them," said Billings Public Schools Transportation Director Lindsay Gran. "We are excited to continue to collaborate with First Student to provide forward-thinking transportation options to BPS families. The deployment of electric school buses is a transformative step to not only create a better experience for our students now, but to foster a more sustainable future."
比林斯公立學校交通董事林賽·格蘭說：“我們在比林斯公立學校所做的一切都側重於爲學生創造最佳的教育體驗，首先是確保他們乘坐安全、乾淨、對他們來說更健康的車輛上下學。”“我們很高興能繼續與First Student合作，爲BPS家庭提供前瞻性的交通選擇。電動校車的部署是一個變革性步驟，不僅可以爲我們現在的學生創造更好的體驗，而且可以促進更可持續的未來。”
The zero emission electric school buses will replace eight diesel buses in the BPS fleet. A grant from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality covered the cost of the buses and charging infrastructure. NorthWestern Energy assisted with the installation.
零排放的電動校車將取代BPS車隊中的八輛柴油巴士。蒙大拿州環境質量部的撥款支付了公共汽車和充電基礎設施的費用。西北能源協助了安裝。
"DEQ provided $3 million to the Billings School District to purchase eight electric buses in an effort to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions that can lead to respiratory illnesses such as childhood asthma," said DEQ Energy Bureau Chief Ben Brouwer. "The buses help to improve air quality for Montana students using funds from the Volkswagen settlement."
DEQ能源局局長本·布勞維爾說：“DEQ向比林斯學區提供了300萬美元，用於購買八輛電動巴士，以減少可能導致兒童哮喘等呼吸系統疾病的氮氧化物排放。”“這些公共汽車利用大衆汽車和解協議的資金幫助改善蒙大拿州學生的空氣質量。”
"NorthWestern Energy is pleased to collaborate with First Student planning the charging infrastructure for these electric school buses, as well as more buses that may be added to their fleet in the future," said NorthWestern Energy President and CEO Brian Bird. "It is rewarding to work on projects with a company that balances innovation while remaining focused on safety and reliability. First Student safely and reliably transports children to and from school every day. NorthWestern Energy safely delivers reliable energy service to our customers."
西北能源總裁兼首席執行官布萊恩·伯德表示：“西北能源很高興與第一學生合作規劃這些電動校車的充電基礎設施，以及未來可能增加到其車隊中的更多公交車。”“與一家兼顧創新、同時專注於安全性和可靠性的公司合作開展項目是非常有意義的。First Student 每天安全可靠地運送孩子上下學。西北能源安全地爲我們的客戶提供可靠的能源服務。”
First Student currently operates more than 330 electric buses throughout North America and recently marked 3 million miles of service with EVs, expanding its industry-leading position. The company has committed to transitioning 30,000 of its diesel buses to electric by 2035 to improve the health and well-being of even more students and communities.
First Student目前在北美運營着330多輛電動巴士，最近還推出了300萬英里的電動汽車，擴大了其行業領先的地位。該公司承諾到2035年將其30,000輛柴油公交車改爲電動巴士，以改善更多學生和社區的健康和福祉。
About First Student
As a leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services with a fleet of about 40,000 buses. For more information, visit firststudentinc.com.
關於第一個學生
作爲北美領先的學校交通解決方案提供商，First Student致力於爲每個上課日提供最佳的起點和終點。First Student 擁有一支訓練有素的司機隊伍和業內最強的安全記錄，提供可靠、優質的服務，包括全方位服務的運輸和管理、特殊需求的運輸、路線優化以及時刻表、維護和包機服務，車隊約有 40,000 輛巴士。欲了解更多信息，請訪問 firststudentinc.com。
About Billings Public Schools
Billings Public Schools strives to inspire, educate and empower students to be responsible and innovative global citizens who achieve their full potential.
關於比林斯公立學校
比林斯公立學校致力於激勵、教育和增強學生的能力，使他們成爲負責任和創新的全球公民，充分發揮他們的潛力。
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First Student |
Billings Public Schools |
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513.362.4600 |
406.208.0021 |
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第一個學生 |
比林斯公立學校 |
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