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GreenPower Buses Hit Snag | Charleston News
GreenPower Motor’s electric school bus rollout hits a major snag as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigates critical safety flaws—overheating brakes, cold-weather battery failures, and unapproved emergency exits. Despite ambitious plans to hire 900 workers in South Charleston and secure a $15M EPA grant, nearly 100 buses sit idle in West Virginia while federal scrutiny unfolds. The company’s momentum—including a new New Mexico facility and state-backed funding for districts—now faces uncertainty as the investigation looms over its future growth. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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