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#173: Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland — $250M in Private Equity Funding for Electric School Busses. Selling Prior Business for $100M. Expect Tough Times. Garden Work in Cold Dark Mornings.

Climate CEOs (formerly Entrepreneurs for Impact): Scaling Climate Tech Startups

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Electric Fleet Transition and Customer Adoption Challenges

The chapter explores the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning fleets to electric vehicles, focusing on customer adoption hurdles and the role of performance guarantees in mitigating risks. It delves into the cost analysis of electric buses, emphasizing potential savings and the impact on integrating renewable energy sources like wind power. The discussion also covers the current status of a company facilitating the transition to electric fleets and the importance of local transportation in addressing climate, health, and budget concerns.

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