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
Available in 30-foot and 35-foot models, the Equess CHARGE builds on ARBOC’s Equess transit bus platform and New Flyer’s EV technology.
The agency's long-term commitment, first announced January 2020, is to achieve a 100% zero-emissions fleet powered by renewable energy no later than 2040.
New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research LLC (Robotic Research) in Maryland.
The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.
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