decisions, adding that the pilot included a successful vehicle-to-grid (V2G) energy transfer. Beacon partnered with Thomas Built Buses, Rhombus


Energy Solutions for the chargers, and Nuvve to evaluate energy management solutions. “We won’t electrify for the sake of electrifying. We’re


going to electrify where it makes sense,” he said. “We‘re in the process of hiring a director of fleet electrification. We believe we are positioned to lead the industry with school bus electrification. We want to share lessons learned because we’re all in this together.” Another pilot project set for launch this summer is


a Technical Assistance Center that Griffiths said will provide remote diagnostics and training using smart wearable devices that interface not only with tablets but with technicians. Griffiths explained that technicians anywhere across the country can summon remote assistance to diagnose and repair a vehicle issue with the aid of smart glasses. The technicians press a button to connect with a remote technician, who can see and hear what the technician is


“We won’t electrify for the sake of electrifying. We’re going to electrify where it makes sense. We believe we are positioned to lead the industry with school bus electrification. We want to share lessons learned because we’re all in this together.” -Bill Griffiths


CONGRATULATIONS BILL GRIFFITHS, SVP FLEET MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE AT BEACON MOBILITY, ON BEING NAMED INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR.


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