In 2023, the federal government and the City of Toronto announced a joint investment of $700 million towards the electrification of the TTC’s bus fleet.
The next-generation system from BAE Systems is smaller and lighter than the previous generation product.
Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FTA has awarded nearly $5 billion in the past three years to replace and modernize transit buses on America’s roadways, building new technology with American workers. U.S. factories will produce more than 4,600 of these new buses.
The purchase will be supported by funds awarded through the FTA's Low-No grant program. This contract was added to New Flyer’s backlog in Q4 2023.
The agreement expands the partnership originally announced in 2019 and builds on the unveiling of North America’s first automated transit bus, the Xcelsior AV™.
The purchase is supported by FTA funds and begins conversion of the current Unitrans fleet, comprised of CNG buses, to zero-emission as existing vehicles reach end of life.
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The purchase was made through California’s State Cooperative Procurement, which New Flyer was selected for as a top-scoring approved supplier in 2019.
The vehicle leverages EV technology from New Flyer and delivers over 200 miles of range, while also delivering enhanced safety features.
To provide workforce development on Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ technologies, New Flyer will host a no cost virtual training session on May 26, through the Vehicle Innovation Center
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