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MCI Delivers Its First Zero-Emission J4500 CHARGE™ Coaches
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), recently announced it has delivered its first battery-electric J4500 coaches in North America, with two battery-electric, zero-emission J4500 CHARGE™ 45-foot coaches going to a California Bay Area operator. “The battery-electric, zero-emission luxury coaches feature spacious interiors with industry-leading legroom, and will complement clean-diesel models…
Read MoreEPA Finalizes New Derate Schedule, Establishes New Emissions Standards For Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicle Engines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on December 20, 2022, that addresses emissions standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicle engines beginning with model year 2027, according to the United Motorcoach Association (UMA). In a release accompanying the final rule, EPA stated, “These standards will result in widespread air quality improvements across the U.S.,…
Read MoreRTC Celebrates 30 Years Of Connecting Southern Nevadans Through Transit
Leaders of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) launched a year-long celebration to mark 30 years of providing transit service to Southern Nevadans, while keeping the community connected to jobs, schools, medical appointments, entertainment, and more. “We’ve been connecting our community for 30 years, integrating public transit as the backbone of daily life…
Read MoreThomas Vik Joins MCI As Private Market Regional Vice President
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), has announced that Thomas Vik has joined MCI as private market regional vice president for new and pre-owned coach sales in the Midwest region. Reporting directly to Tom Wagner, vice president of private sector sales, Vik is based in Hudson, WI, and will be…
Read MoreGILLIG To Equip 45 Communities Across America With Low And Zero Emission Buses
GILLIG LLC, a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the U.S., announced that 45 transit agencies have chosen to partner with the company to utilize their federal awards, investing in GILLIG’s clean-energy buses. These awards were made possible through Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) annual Buses and Bus Facilities and Low- and No-Emission (Low-No) Vehicle programs.…
Read MoreABC Companies Unveils New Turtle Top Model at National Limo Association Chauffeur Driven Show
ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment in the USA and Canada, continues to expand its equipment lineup with the unveiling of the Turtle Top Odyssey XL S2C, during NLA’s Chauffeur Driven Show. The feature-rich, 41-passenger shuttle bus is available from ABC on both the Freightliner S2C and Ford…
Read MoreIrizar Showcases Its i6S Efficient And i4 CNG During Autocar Expo
Irizar attended the recent Autocar Expo fair, in Lyon, France, showcasing its two latest generation vehicles: the new Irizar i6S Efficient and the Irizar i4 CNG on a Scania chassis. “After two difficult pandemic years, Irizar is coming with the clear goal of tackling the new challenges of the future of mobility, and with the…
Read MoreBYD: Ready When The Bell Rings
BYD stands hand-in-hand with those across the U.S. interested in combating climate change.Where better to start than schools? “Through its Clean School Bus Program, the federal Environmental Protection Agency is funding the elimination of existing school buses that operate on fossil fuels and pollute the air with carbon emissions and other toxins,” according to BYD.…
Read MoreCollins Delivers All-Electric Type A School Bus To Colorado’s First All-Electric School Bus Fleet
Collins Bus, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. and a manufacturer of Type A School Buses, Multi-Function School Activity Buses (MFSAB), childcare buses and electric/alternative fuel buses, has delivered an all-electric Type A school bus to Peak to Peak Charter School, which operates Colorado’s first all-electric school bus fleet. The K-12 charter public school, located…
Read MoreFrom ABC Companies: ECHO AFC Transportation Purchases New Van Hools
ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment in the United States and Canada, continues to fulfill orders involving 47 new Van Hool CX45 motorcoaches to ECHO AFC Transportation. The company is a full-service ground transportation and logistics management provider that is celebrating 30 years in business. ECHO AFC’s service…
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