Recently, the staff at Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District had the chance to see some exciting grant-funded projects firsthand—the UC Davis Student Farm’s first electric tractor and the Winters Joint Unified School District’s latest electric school bus!
The impressive electric tractor, complete with a backup camera and touchscreen controls, is helping to reduce emissions on the farm. It’s already hard at work in the Student Farm’s research fields and specialty crop beds, performing tasks such as mowing, hauling, discing, and trailering.
The District helped fund the electric tractor through our grant programs. Electric vehicles, like this tractor, are essential for improving air quality by reducing harmful emissions from traditional gas-powered machinery. With cleaner agricultural equipment, we’re helping create better air quality for the community and the planet.
In addition, Yolo-Solano Air Quality awarded $130,000 to Winters school district to help purchase their new electric school bus through our Clean School Bus Program. This program is funded by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles, which collects $2 for each vehicle registered within the District’s boundaries.
“The kids love it,” says Paul Pinedo, WJUSD Transportation Manager. “They’re excited.”
Our Clean School Bus Program is one of many programs that we offer to improve air quality and protect public health in our community. Diesel school buses emit fine particulates and other pollutants that pose a health risk, particularly to children. Electric school buses significantly improve air quality, and provide students a smoother, quieter ride.
To learn more about our grant programs and how they help improve air quality, visit: YSQAMD Incentives
