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usonian

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2. However, school's probably canceled for safety reasons at such a time.

Reply to msongs (Reply #1)

Thu May 16, 2024, 11:06 PM

May 2024

So, what would be "better" in this scenario?

Buses could back up whatever is left of power lines only so long.
Gas powered buses could be used for emergency evacuation/transport, but gas pumps run on electricity.
(so the battery powered buses could power the pumps that fill up the tanks? )
Well, they don't pay me the big bucks (actually zero bucks) to plan out such things.
But it's always wise to plan out how resources could or couldn't be used in emergencies.

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A half-million school buses across US could become EV battery powerhouse feeding energy back onto the grid [View all] usonian May 2024 OP

after a big earthquake gas powered buses might come in handy when the power fails for a week nt msongs May 2024 #1

However, school's probably canceled for safety reasons at such a time. usonian May 2024 #2

Good PJMcK May 2024 #3