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GreenPower to Showcase All-Electric School Bus and Commercial Vehicles at NYC Fleet Show

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月曜日, 5月 13, 2024

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GreenPower will showcase a sampling of its all-electric, purpose-built commercial vehicles and school buses including the EV Star Utility Truck , the EV Star Passenger Van and the Nano BEAST Access all-electric school bus.

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GreenPower will showcase a sampling of its all-electric, purpose-built commercial vehicles and school buses including the EV Star Utility Truck , the EV Star Passenger Van and the Nano BEAST Access all-electric school bus.
"As New York continues to drive the electric transition through its state-wide initiatives and funding programs, the NYC Fleet Show offers a perfect opportunity for GreenPower to showcase our diverse fleet of zero-emission vehicles," said Brendan Riley, President of GreenPower.
GreenPower's purpose-built vehicles provide a cleaner and safer transportation option to businesses and school districts looking to deploy all-electric commercial vehicles including trucks, cargo vans and school buses.
The Environmental Bond Act provides both public school districts and contracted fleet operators more than $500 million in funding toward school bus electrification.

GreenPower Appoints Paul Start as Vice President of Sales for the Company's School Bus Group

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月曜日, 4月 22, 2024

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"We are pleased to have Paul Start join GreenPower to lead our school bus team," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.

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"We are pleased to have Paul Start join GreenPower to lead our school bus team," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.
"His extensive experience in the school bus industry will help support GreenPower's existing sales and create new opportunities for our all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses suite of products."
Paul brings more than 35 years of school bus expertise in North America to the team at GreenPower.
He started his career in the industry as a sales and marketing administrator for a school bus OEM.

BraunAbility Chrysler ADA Infloor with Simple Stow™: Redefining Accessibility

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024

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Carmel, IN, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carmel, IN, 4.9.24 - BraunAbility , the global leader in wheelchair accessibility vehicle solutions, today announced the launch of its latest innovation, the BraunAbility ADA Infloor with Simple Stow™ r amp, the only infloor wheelchair accessible vehicle to meet Buy America requirements.

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Carmel, IN, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carmel, IN, 4.9.24 - BraunAbility , the global leader in wheelchair accessibility vehicle solutions, today announced the launch of its latest innovation, the BraunAbility ADA Infloor with Simple Stow™ r amp, the only infloor wheelchair accessible vehicle to meet Buy America requirements.
A user-friendly manual ramp with an extended handle makes ramp deployment and stowing simple, requiring 60% less effort than previous models.
Cycle tested and backed by a three-year limited warranty, the BraunAbility Chrysler ADA Infloor with Simple Stow™ ensures reliability and peace of mind for users and operators alike.
“The BraunAbility ADA Infloor is just the latest in a long line of best-in-class commercial mobility solutions from BraunAbility,” said Jim Probst, General Manager and Vice President of Commercial Sales at BraunAbility.

BraunAbility Announces CEO Change

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木曜日, 3月 7, 2024

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Carmel, IN, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BraunAbility today announced that Staci Kroon, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a Director, has informed the BraunAbility Board of her decision to depart BraunAbility effective April 1, 2024.

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Carmel, IN, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BraunAbility today announced that Staci Kroon, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a Director, has informed the BraunAbility Board of her decision to depart BraunAbility effective April 1, 2024.
Scott Nelson, currently President of North America Manufacturing, will be named President and CEO and will become a Director effective April 1, 2024.
Keith McLoughlin, Chairman of the Board of BraunAbility, said, “Staci has made many important contributions over the past seven years as Chief Executive Officer.
In addition to effectively steering the company through the Covid-19 pandemic, she has strengthened and expanded the capabilities of BraunAbility strategically, operationally, and organizationally.

Over 80% of Caregivers Experience Emotional and Physical Strain Related to Caregiving, BraunAbility Survey Finds

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木曜日, 11月 16, 2023

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This and more caregiver insights were uncovered in BraunAbility’s 2023 Drive for Inclusion Report Card , an annual publication highlighting issues related to accessibility and inclusion.

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This and more caregiver insights were uncovered in BraunAbility’s 2023 Drive for Inclusion Report Card , an annual publication highlighting issues related to accessibility and inclusion.
The findings come from a survey of The Driving Force, BraunAbility’s online survey community of people with mobility challenges and their caregivers.
The survey found:
88.1% of caregivers face emotional strain because of caregiving.
One Driving Force member and caregiver, Tricia, wrote, “All the emotional, physical, and mental toll goes unseen or unappreciated.

GreenPower Delivers Four Nano BEAST All-Electric, School Buses to West Virginia School Districts

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木曜日, 12月 14, 2023

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"Delivery of the four Nano BEASTs represents the first all-electric, purpose-built school buses manufactured in West Virginia," said Michael Perez, Vice President of School Buses, Contracts and Grants for GreenPower.

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"Delivery of the four Nano BEASTs represents the first all-electric, purpose-built school buses manufactured in West Virginia," said Michael Perez, Vice President of School Buses, Contracts and Grants for GreenPower.
"These Nano BEASTs are part of the 41 all-electric GreenPower school buses purchased by the state of West Virginia for school districts across the Mountain State.
"It's an exciting time for West Virginia and the Clay County School District is ecstatic to receive a GreenPower Nano BEAST Access," said Philip Dobbins, superintendent of Clay County Schools.
Our school district proudly supports the manufacturing of GreenPower school buses right here in West Virginia, contributing to our local economy and technological advancements."

GreenPower Announces Production of its First All-Electric School Buses at West Virginia Manufacturing Facility

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水曜日, 12月 13, 2023

"Setting up a new manufacturing facility for the production of all-electric, purpose-built school buses is not an easy task," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.

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"Setting up a new manufacturing facility for the production of all-electric, purpose-built school buses is not an easy task," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley.
From securing the manufacturing facility to the purchase of $15 million in GreenPower school buses, West Virginia has been the kind of partner that helps a company achieve its startup production and financial goals," he continued.
What officials are saying about the first production of GreenPower all-electric, purpose-built school buses in West Virginia:
"Today marks a significant milestone for the state of West Virginia as GreenPower has completed production of the first group of all-electric, zero-emission school buses in our state.
– West Virginia State Senator Eric Nelson
"Thanks to GreenPower, Kanawha County West Virginia is now seen as the home to the manufacturing of all-electric, purpose-built school buses for markets up and down the East Coast.

GreenPower Panel Shares Real-World Experiences from Deploying the Type A Nano BEAST in Special Needs Situations

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水曜日, 12月 6, 2023

In both Clay and Wyoming counties the Type A Nano BEAST was deployed as part of the statewide pilot project for a six-week period.

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In both Clay and Wyoming counties the Type A Nano BEAST was deployed as part of the statewide pilot project for a six-week period.
The buses were configured with the Access option with seating for 14 ambulatory passengers and one Q'STRAINT wheelchair securement position.
"What we found during our time with the Nano BEAST was that it proved advantageous for students with special needs who rode on the bus to and from school each day.
For more information on the award winning Type A Nano BEAST and Nano BEAST Access, contact [email protected] .

Winnebago Industries Appoints Staci Kroon to Board of Directors

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水曜日, 10月 11, 2023

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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Staci Kroon to its board of directors, effective October 11, 2023.

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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Staci Kroon to its board of directors, effective October 11, 2023.
“Winnebago Industries is committed to making the outdoors more accessible to all people,” said David Miles, Winnebago Industries’ board chair.
“It is an honor to join the Winnebago Industries board of directors,” said Kroon.
“Staci brings to our board tremendous skills and extensive knowledge in product design, operations, and overall general management,” said Michael Happe, Winnebago Industries’ president and chief executive officer.

Model 1 Moves the Commercial Vehicles Market Forward with Ford E-Transit; Lands Unprecedented Contract with The California Vanpool Authority

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火曜日, 8月 29, 2023

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles , the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, has signed an unprecedented contract with the California Vanpool Authority (CalVans), which purchased 403 new Ford E-Transit Ⓡ vans.

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Model 1 Commercial Vehicles , the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, has signed an unprecedented contract with the California Vanpool Authority (CalVans), which purchased 403 new Ford E-Transit Ⓡ vans.
CalVans is a public transit agency that meets the needs of California commuters by offering a vanpool program.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829647289/en/
Model 1 Moves the Commercial Vehicles Market Forward with Ford E-Transit; Lands Unprecedented Contract with The California Vanpool Authority (Photo: Business Wire)
CalVans’ fleet of Ford E-transit vans was upfitted by Forest River Bus .
“It’s encouraging to see adoption of electric vehicles happening at a significant scale,” said Tony Matijevich, President of Model 1.