Sunday June 02 As of 5/23/24. 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: Stephen Whaley

Panelists: Brad Beauchamp, David Clamage, and Michael Robinson

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

Moderator: David Walters

Panelists:

• Brooks McQuinn – Malone (NY) Central School District Transportation Coordinator  
• John Thomas – Chaska Area Schools (MN) ISD Transportation Director 
• Steve Whaley – Blue Bird Corp.

Description: Hear from transportation directors who have successfully deployed both propane autogas and electric buses as clean replacements to their diesel fleets. Following a brief overview of both technologies and infrastructure requirements, panelists will discuss the capabilities, limitations and performance of each – as well as vital purchase and infrastructure considerations.

Presented by Cummins

Moderator: Francisco Lagunas, General Manager, Cummins | Accelera

Panelists:

• Richard Garvin, Director of Strategy & Commercial Bus Development – Alternative Power, Cummins
• Kelly Samons, Gas Sales Director – Power Generation – Microgrid, Cummins
• Ryan  Vaughn, Customer Support Manager – Bus, 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

Moderator: Craig Berndt, Geotab Business Segment Manager for Student Transportation Panelists

Panelists:

• Craig Berndt, Geotab
• Weston Bartlett, Tyler Technologies
• Richard Lee, Lion Electric
• Joe Becker, Uptake

Description: Join Geotab for a discussion of benchmarking your fleet against industry standards with Telematics.  Everyone knows knowledge is power, but how do you apply that data to a safer, greener, lower cost fleet?  This session will include a discussion with industry technology leaders on how districts and contractors are providing safer and cleaner rides to school each day.  Topics will include understanding the difference between a arbitrary scorecard and actual risk, how to compare your fleet to peers and how to identify most costly vehicles now and in the future.

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.