New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of NFI Group and a leader in zero-emission electric mobility solutions, announces that Long Beach Transit (LBT) has signed a contract for 30 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 40-foot buses.
This order is a valuable addition to New Flyer’s robust backlog in Q3 2024.
LBT is a vital provider of public transportation across southeastern Los Angeles County and northwestern Orange County, a service area of over 100 square miles that includes 14 cities.
LBT’s fixed-route bus services complete more than 6.9 million annual service miles each year, providing over 17 million annual passenger trips.
In 2022, LBT celebrated its successful transition to an entirely diesel-alternative fuel fleet.
“New Flyer has partnered with Long Beach Transit for nearly 30 years, delivering over 300 buses, and we are thrilled to continue this meaningful collaboration,” says Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI.
He adds: “This latest order showcases LBT’s commitment to innovative vehicles that leverage cutting-edge technologies for superior performance, furthering their transition to greener alternatives.”
New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE NG bus incorporates three distinct technology advancements: high-energy batteries, advanced protective battery packaging for simplified installation and serviceability, and a lightweight electric traction drive system with up to 90% energy recovery.
About NFI
The company is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 150 cities in six countries.
NFI offers the widest range of zero-emission battery and fuel cell-electric buses and coaches, and its vehicles have achieved over 220 million EV service miles.
Today, NFI supports growing North American cities with scalable, clean, and sustainable mobility solutions through its mobility solution ecosystem, which includes buses and coaches; infrastructure; parts and service; technology; workforce development and training; and vehicle financing.
NFI also operates the Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC), the first and only innovation lab of its kind dedicated to advancing bus and coach technology and providing workforce development.
Since opening in late 2017, the VIC has hosted over 470 interactive events, welcoming 10,600 industry professionals for EV and infrastructure training.
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