Highland Electric Fleets partnership supports student health, quieter rides, and long-term transportation cost savings

HINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hingham Public Schools will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the deployment of 13 IC Type C electric school buses and 13 Zerova chargers. The electric school buses now make up nearly half of the district’s school bus fleet, following the addition of 10 buses to the 3 originally announced in 2025.

Electric school buses offer a quieter, smoother ride while supporting student health and well-being. The vehicles operate without the engine noise and vibration associated with diesel buses, offering a smoother ride for students on the daily trip to and from school.

Hingham Public Schools Superintendent Kathryn Roberts shared, “We are thrilled to add additional electric school buses to our fleet, consistent with the Town of Hingham’s Climate Action Plan, and in support of the district’s goals of promoting student health, safety, and well-being. Students, staff, and community members have had incredibly positive feedback about the electric buses, which have been operating smoothly and contributing to net-zero goals.”

Highland Electric Fleets, North America’s leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS), partnered with Hingham Public Schools to bring the buses and charging infrastructure to the district. The partnership is expected to deliver significant savings through reduced fuel and maintenance expenses, helping the district manage transportation costs over the long term.

Additional partners include Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant (HMLP), which supported utility coordination, NECGroup, which provided electrical construction services, and DeVivo, the local bus dealer supplying the vehicles.

“With nearly half of its school bus fleet now electric, Hingham Public Schools has demonstrated what can be accomplished through thoughtful planning and strong local partnerships,” said Matt Stanberry, Senior Vice President of Market Development at Highland Electric Fleets. “Research has shown that replacing just 5 diesel school buses with electric school buses can reduce pediatric asthma risk for approximately 1,500 students. We’re excited to see this project come together and to work alongside a district that recognizes the long-term value electric school buses can bring to its transportation operations.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Thursday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m. at 19 Fort Hill Street in Hingham, Massachusetts. District officials, project partners, and community representatives are expected to attend. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience an electric school bus firsthand during a ride-along.

About Hingham Public Schools

Hingham Public Schools is a highly rated PreK–12 school district located in Hingham, Massachusetts, serving approximately 3,700 students. The district operates four elementary schools serving grades K–5, two of which also offer preschool and pre-K programs, one middle school serving grades 6–8, and one high school serving grades 9–12.

About Highland Electric Fleets

Highland Electric Fleets is North America’s leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service. Founded in 2019, Highland partners with school districts, municipalities, and fleet operators to make the transition to electric fleets simple and affordable. Highland proudly serves as the Official Electric School Bus Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. From pioneering vehicle-to-grid technology to managing some of the nation’s largest electric school bus fleets, Highland delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions that support local communities and drive the future of transportation. Learn more at www.highlandfleets.com.

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