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Lithium Ion Battery Technology: Powering a Greener and Safer Future for Oregon’s School Buses
As parents and community members of Community + Parents for Public Schools (CPPS), our advocacy often focuses on funding and systemic change within our districts. However, a key part of "building a sustainable network" for our children involves looking at the infrastructure that carries them to school every day. The shift toward the Lithium Ion Battery in our student transportation systems is not just an environmental choice—it is a health and safety priority for Oregon’s students.
Protecting Student Health with Clean Air Traditional diesel school buses contribute to poor air quality, which can exacerbate respiratory issues like asthma among our students. By transitioning to electric school buses powered by advanced Lithium Ion Battery technology, we can eliminate tailpipe emissions at the source. Providing our children with a "high-quality education" should include ensuring they arrive at school breathing clean…