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Ride Zum Oakland Depot Tour: EV School Bus Fleet with V2G
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Register NOW as REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE APRIL 10th!!!
IEEE SF & OEB PES will tour Ride Zum for PES Day for a unique opportunity to witness the groundbreaking integration of electric school buses with grid support technology. We will observe firsthand how their innovative fleet functions as a dual-purpose system—providing reliable student transportation while simultaneously serving as a distributed battery network that strengthens grid resilience during peak demand periods.
The Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology implemented by Ride Zum represents an engineering milestone, allowing buses to charge during low-tariff hours and discharge stored energy back to the grid when most needed, all without compromising school operations. This visit allows us to explore critical aspects including infrastructure readiness challenges, multi-stakeholder coordination between school districts and utility companies, and the practical hurdles overcome by early adopters in this space.
The environmental benefits are substantial: reduced emissions improving community air quality, decreased fossil fuel dependence, and enhanced grid stability that accommodates more renewable energy sources. By showcasing this pioneering approach to transportation electrification, we gain valuable insights into practical applications that support both Earth Day's environmental protection goals and IEEE PES Day 2025's focus on innovative power engineering solutions for a sustainable future.
AGENDA:
11:30am-1pm Lunch (TBD at a nearby location)
1:30-3:30pm Ride Zum Tour (more detailed agenda will be sent to registered and cleared attendees)
Registration is due by April 10th. Ride Zum reserves the right of final approval of the list of registered attendees, their titles and organizations they represent (outside of IEEE) as part of the clearance check required for this facility. Emails will be sent to all registered attendees to confirm approval and with more detailed agenda and location.
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- Date: 23 Apr 2025
- Time: 06:30 PM UTC to 10:30 PM UTC
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- Oakland, California
- United States
- Starts 30 March 2025 01:00 AM UTC
- Ends 11 April 2025 02:00 AM UTC
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Speakers
Dr. Pallav Prakash
Topic:
Ride Zum V2G EV School Bus Fleet Operations
Biography:
Dr. Pallav Prakash leads sustainable transportation initiatives as Director of Electrification at Zum Services, a women-led unicorn revolutionizing student transportation across 4,000+ schools nationwide. He established the first fully electric school bus yard in Oakland, earning the 2024 Innovator of the Year award. His unique background includes naval service as a submarine officer, where he gained expertise in battery technologies through NATO initiatives. Dr. Prakash holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University (Dean's Scholar) and a DBA from Westcliff University focused on product innovation. As a Senior IEEE member, he advances technological innovations in sustainable transportation while mentoring future innovators.
