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Surviving Electric Buses Back on Road | Montpelier News
Two electric school buses that survived a fiery incident in the Champlain Valley School District are back on the road after thorough safety inspections — and they’re actually newer, safer models with upgraded warning systems. The original fire destroyed four buses, prompting an immediate safety recall and investigation that pointed to a faulty 12-volt electrical system, not the main battery. The manufacturer’s lead technician gave the surviving buses a clean bill of health, while the district has replaced the damaged buses with diesel models and plans to roll out four new electric buses next…
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