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Havis Expands Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of Vanner, Powering the Future of Mobility

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Acquisition, Knowledge, Growth, Work, Transit bus, Business development, Partnership, Renewable energy

WARMINSTER, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Havis, a leader in providing innovative solutions for rugged environments, proudly announces the acquisition of Vanner, a renowned expert in power management across multiple sectors. This merger marks a significant milestone of Havis's commitment to excellence and reinforces its position as an industry leader poised for continued growth and innovation. With over four decades of expertise in power management, Vanner joining forces with Havis represents a union of complementary strengths. The two companies will leverage their combined knowledge and resources to deliver differentiated solutions to their customers.

Key Points: 
  • Havis, a leader in rugged environment solutions, proudly announces its acquisition of Vanner, renowned for power management across sectors.
  • With Vanner's expertise, Havis aims to advance in electrifying commercial vehicles, offering clients an expanded range of reliable technologies.
  • With over four decades of expertise in power management, Vanner joining forces with Havis represents a union of complementary strengths.
  • Together, we look forward to driving innovation, serving our customers better, and shaping the future of power management in rugged environments."

HeroZona Foundation Partners with Community Groups for Holiday Heroes Giving Campaign

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Friday, December 17, 2021
Storm, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Conference, Roosevelt School District, Dallas College, Fire department, Entrepreneurship, Organization, Education, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Arizona Department of Veterans' Services, Dream, Army, Parks and Recreation, City, Heroes, Mental health, Veteran, Arizona Department, Equalize Health, MLK, Transit bus, Visa, Mesa Public Schools, Associate, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers, Young professional, Woman, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, Man, Unit, Employment, Legacy Fighting Alliance in 2018, Travis, Recreation, AP, Fire, Phoenix Union High School District, Tourism

PHOENIX, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HeroZona Foundation is excited to announce it will partner with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation to donate thousands of dollars to families in need ahead of the holiday.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HeroZona Foundation is excited to announce it will partner with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation to donate thousands of dollars to families in need ahead of the holiday.
  • Other initiatives include Phoenix Tools 4 School, Holiday Bike Giveaways, MLK Celebrating the Dream, Play It Forward: Engaging Our Youth Through the Arts, Veterans Reach to Teach and the HeroZona Forgotten Heroes Breakfast.
  • The HeroZona Foundation is a non-profit organization that empowers Heroes in the community through entrepreneurship, employment, and education.
  • The foundation's mission is to create opportunities for the brave men and women who serve their country, and community, every day.

New investment in electric buses to create jobs and cut pollution

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Nova Bus, Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Transit bus, Electric bus, Public transport, Transport, Service industries, Human activities

The investment will also support Nova Bus in updating its manufacturing facilities in Saint-Eustache and SaintFranois-du-Lac, Quebec, and help maintain 1,118 full-time, well-paying middle-class jobs.

Key Points: 
  • The investment will also support Nova Bus in updating its manufacturing facilities in Saint-Eustache and SaintFranois-du-Lac, Quebec, and help maintain 1,118 full-time, well-paying middle-class jobs.
  • The Nova Bus Transformation Project will help make Canada's transportation industry one of the most competitive in the world for the manufacturing of electric transit buses.
  • Making clean and affordable transportation available to Canadians is a key pillar of the government's strengthened climate plan that will cut pollution, create jobs, grow the middle class and strengthen our communities.
  • Nova Bus is a vital part of this journey toward electrification and a future marked by sustainable growth, dependable jobs and global leadership.

SARTA’s ‘Borrow a Bus Zero-Emissions Tour’ Embarks on Week-Long, Eight-Stop Swing Through California

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Public transport, Other Transport, Automotive, General Automotive, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Alternative energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Fleet management, Energy, Hydrogen economy, Hydrogen technologies, Articles, ElDorado National, Fuel cell, Hydrogen vehicle, Ballard Power Systems, Bus, Transit bus, ENC Axess, the stark area regional transit authority (SARTA), ElDorado National California, Creative Bus Sales, Ballard Power Systems, THE STARK AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (SARTA), ELDORADO NATIONAL CALIFORNIA, CREATIVE BUS SALES, BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS

(Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Borrow a Bus program is supported by ElDorado National California (ENC), the industry leader in rightsized heavy-duty transit buses.
  • It is also the only hydrogen bus in the industry that is federally certified for 3-point seat belts.
  • The company, which built the SARTA bus being used on the BaB tour, will provide free technical support and fuel for the vehicle during the California swing.
  • The tour is also being underwritten by Creative Bus Sales, BAE Systems which manufactures the vehicles propulsion system, and Ballard Power Systems the firm that produces the buss hydrogen fuel cell.

NFI receives order for 126 BYD ADL electric buses from First Bus for Glasgow, the largest electric vehicle award in Scottish history

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Electric bus, Double-decker bus, Bus, Transit bus, Buses in London, Coast Mountain Bus Company

The order is the largest ever for electric buses in Scotland and is partially funded by the Scottish Government through the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme (SULEB).

Key Points: 
  • The order is the largest ever for electric buses in Scotland and is partially funded by the Scottish Government through the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme (SULEB).
  • In total, ADL will have 150 electric buses in service in Scotlands largest city.
  • NFI has the broadest offering of electric vehicles including medium- and heavy-duty transit buses, motor coaches and double-deck buses.
  • NFI subsidiary ADL is the UKs largest bus manufacturer and continues to lead the evolution to zero-emission mobility with sustainable single-deck buses, double-deck buses, and coaches.

Milwaukee County Transit System selects Nova Bus to supply 15 electric LFSe+ buses -- a first LFSe+ order for Nova Bus in the U.S.

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Buses, Land transport, Transport, Nova Bus LFS, Milwaukee County Transit System, Nova Bus, Electric bus, Transit bus

MONTREAL, March 11, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it was selected to supply 15 LFSe+ buses, Nova Bus' long range electric buses, by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the largest transit agency in Wisconsin and primary transit provider for Milwaukee County.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, March 11, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it was selected to supply 15 LFSe+ buses, Nova Bus' long range electric buses, by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the largest transit agency in Wisconsin and primary transit provider for Milwaukee County.
  • This is Nova Bus' first order of electric LFSe+ buses in the United States.
  • "We look forward to introducing the Nova Bus LFSe+ buses to the Milwaukee community," said Martin Larose, Vice President and General Manager at Nova Bus.
  • "Congratulations to Nova Bus for their first sale of an electric bus fleet in the United States.

Milwaukee County Transit System selects Nova Bus to supply 15 electric LFSe+ buses -- a first LFSe+ order for Nova Bus in the U.S.

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Buses, Transport, Land transport, Nova Bus LFS, Milwaukee County Transit System, Nova Bus, Transit bus, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Transit, Electric bus, IC Bus

PLATTSBURG, N.Y., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it was selected to supply 15 LFSe+ buses, Nova Bus' long range electric buses, by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the largest transit agency in Wisconsin and primary transit provider for Milwaukee County.

Key Points: 
  • PLATTSBURG, N.Y., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it was selected to supply 15 LFSe+ buses, Nova Bus' long range electric buses, by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the largest transit agency in Wisconsin and primary transit provider for Milwaukee County.
  • This is Nova Bus' first order of electric LFSe+ buses in the United States.
  • "Nova Bus is an important part of the North country manufacturing industry and economy, and their newly awarded contract with the Milwaukee County Transit System is a testament to skilled employees and operation.
  • "We look forward to introducing the Nova Bus LFSe+ buses to the Milwaukee community," said Martin Larose, Vice President and General Manager at Nova Bus.

SUNWIN Smart City Trolleybus Showcases Fresh Innovation at the 2020 China International Bus Expo in Shanghai

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Smart city, Electric bus, Transit bus, Bus, SMart, Automotive industry

SHANGHAI, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Sunwin Bus Corporation (SUNWIN), a promoter of global green bus technology development unveiled its three double-source trolleybus, smart-driving bus and fuel cell electric bus next-gen 9-series smart city buses at the China International Bus Expo held from December 9 to 11 in Shanghai.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Sunwin Bus Corporation (SUNWIN), a promoter of global green bus technology development unveiled its three double-source trolleybus, smart-driving bus and fuel cell electric bus next-gen 9-series smart city buses at the China International Bus Expo held from December 9 to 11 in Shanghai.
  • All three smart network-based city buses carry "luxury configurations" like 360 degree panoramic view and ADAS.
  • SUNWIN smart city bus is an all-weather L4 new-energy smart city bus powered by SAIC's "smart driving" platform solutions, and SUNWIN's smart network-based technology application and development.
  • Smart driving is now a reality in a myriad of typical operating situations for smart city buses.

Thermalito Union Elementary School District Approves Purchase of Six All-Electric School Buses From GreenPower

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Friday, November 13, 2020
GreenPower Motor Company, Transport, Sustainable transport, Bus, School bus, Public transport, Transit bus

), to Thermalito Union Elementary School District through Greenpower's national distributor Creative Bus Sales.

Key Points: 
  • ), to Thermalito Union Elementary School District through Greenpower's national distributor Creative Bus Sales.
  • Butte County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) will be funding the purchase of one school bus through their clean vehicle incentive program.
  • Five of GreenPower's electric school buses will be funded through the California Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEC) Prop 39.
  • About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
    GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor vehicles, includingtransit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van and a double decker.

Nova Bus reinforces its presence in Quebec with expansion of its Saint-François-du-Lac plant

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Nova Bus, QUEBEC, Terminus Saint-Eustache, Transit bus, Bus

Nova Bus has been manufacturing the bus chassis and installing the floors in this plant since 1996.

Key Points: 
  • Nova Bus has been manufacturing the bus chassis and installing the floors in this plant since 1996.
  • For the assembly and finishing, the structures are then transported to the Nova Bus facilities in Saint-Eustache or Plattsburgh, USA.
  • This expansion demonstrates that a well-established manufacturing company in Quebec such as Nova Bus can, with determination and passion, promote and contribute to Qubec's economic growth.
  • The investment in the Saint-Franois-du-Lac facility furthers Nova Bus' commitment to Quebec, to manufacture state-of-the-art transit buses.