School buses need to be Electric. It should be a priority. Over ~26 Million students are transported by Diesel School buses everyday in North America. Diesel exhaust is classified as a known human carcinogen. If anyone has ridden in one, they know these fumes don’t just emit out of the tailpipe, they linger inside the bus as well. It has that distinct smell. Plus these buses are always idling and polluting the surroundings of children outside. Keep in mind that children inhale 50% more air per body weight than adults. Long-term effects are linked to impacts on brain development, reduced academic performance, and even developmental delays. Switching to EV removes that exposure entirely. The buses won’t emit any fumes, they can be autonomous and safer, as well as save the cities and schools a ton of money in maintenance costs as an added benefit. Every time I see one on the road emitting fumes think of this stuff. I hope this future comes quickly.