Lakeside International Trucks in Partnership with MidstatesInternational Trucks Lead the Charge: Delivering Wisconsin’s First ElectricSchool Buses

Madison, Wis. — Lakeside International Trucks, incollaboration with Midstates International Trucks, is proud to announce agroundbreaking initiative that will electrify the school transportationlandscape in Wisconsin. By the end of this year, six state-of-the-art electricschool buses will be delivered to the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District, withan additional bus set for the Random Lake School District.

This momentous achievement has been made possible through the Clean Bus Program Award, a grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021, which authorizes the EPAto offer rebates to replace existing school buses.

The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is set to makehistory by being the first in the state of Wisconsin to register electric school buses. This achievement signifies a leap forward in the pursuit of cleaner and more sustainable transportation solutions for schoolchildren.

Dousman Transport Company, in partnership with thePalmyra-Eagle Area School District, was awarded a grant totaling $2.4 millionto facilitate the acquisition and installation of six electric buses, alongwith the necessary electronic charging infrastructure. These cutting-edgeelectric school buses, purchased through IC Bus, are expected to be deliveredin the coming weeks.

Dr. Ryan Krohn, District Administrator of the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District, expressed his excitement about this momentous endeavor:“I am delighted to share the news about the successful EPA grantapplication, which is a part of our commitment to partnership, community, and apromising future for our school district. This grant will enable us to move ourfleet to 100% electric buses, which we anticipate will provide numerousbenefits aligned with our district mission.”

The introduction of electric buses will not only provide ahealthier and more eco-friendly transportation solution but also offer studentsa quieter and smoother ride to and from school. The International IC electricbuses are capable of traveling approximately 135 miles on a single charge,making them a reliable and sustainable option for the roughly 325 students whocurrently rely on school buses in the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District.

Lakeside International Trucks is committed to advancing theElectric Vehicle initiative in Southern Wisconsin, and their involvement inthis project is a testament to their dedication. The company has invested inLevel 2 and is soon to install Level 3 DC fast chargers, and theirfactory-trained EV Certified Diesel Technicians are well-equipped to supportthe emerging Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) market.

Lakeside International Trucks, along with Midstates International Trucks, is proud to be at the forefront of the transition to electric school buses, ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable, and eco-friendly future for school transportation in Wisconsin.