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Michigan Schools Shift to E-Learning After Bus Parts Theft

8/22/2025

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Schools Disrupted by Theft

Michigan City Area Schools in Indiana canceled in-person classes due to the theft of 21 school bus parts.
The theft included 20 to 25 catalytic converters, affecting logistics for approximately 5,000 students.
Local police are investigating, and nearby districts offered additional buses for support.
Elementary schools resumed normal operations Wednesday; middle and high school students continued with eLearning.

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Lion Electric Bankruptcy

The Clean School Bus Program encounters setbacks as Lion Electric, a major manufacturer, declared bankruptcy and missed bus deliveries.
Due to Lion's financial troubles, school districts are returning to diesel buses.
Experts highlight challenges in the Biden administration's electric vehicle transition policies.
Many districts experience mechanical issues with Lion buses, raising doubts about future electric vehicle investments.

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Schools Disrupted by Theft

Michigan City Area Schools in Indiana canceled in-person classes due to the theft of 21 school bus parts.
The theft included 20 to 25 catalytic converters, affecting logistics for approximately 5,000 students.
Local police are investigating, and nearby districts offered additional buses for support.
Elementary schools resumed normal operations Wednesday; middle and high school students continued with eLearning.

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