Bus & Coach of the Year

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bus-coach-of-the-year

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the award establishment year?1984
2. What is the organizing bodies?European bus and coach related publications
3. How do they choose the winner?A group of about 23 experienced journalists test up to six buses or coaches each year. They look at how fast, safe, and friendly the vehicles are, plus how they help the planet.
4. When is the award given?The bus competition happens in even-numbered years, and the coach competition happens in odd-numbered years. The winners are announced at big bus shows in the fall.

Powertrain Efficiency: How effectively an engine converts fuel into motion, impacting performance and emissions.
Propulsion Methods: The systems used to power a vehicle, such as internal combustion engines or electric motors.
Urban Transit: The system of public transportation within cities, typically involving buses and trams.