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Proterra Selected In Electric Bus Contract By Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Proterra, Battery electric vehicle, Electric bus, Motor vehicles, Transport, Buses, Proterra Catalyst, New Flyer Xcelsior

The purpose-built electric buses further offer a quieter ride for reduced noise pollution, greater efficiency, and lower operating costs than combustion engine vehicles.\nIn 2020, Proterra introduced its fifth-generation battery-electric transit vehicle, the Proterra ZX5.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose-built electric buses further offer a quieter ride for reduced noise pollution, greater efficiency, and lower operating costs than combustion engine vehicles.\nIn 2020, Proterra introduced its fifth-generation battery-electric transit vehicle, the Proterra ZX5.
  • The ProterraZX5 electric transit bus features a new streamlined vehicle design and maximizes the amount of energy that can be stored on board the vehicle to increase power and range.
  • The 40-foot Proterra ZX5 can be equipped with 675 kWh of energy storage to deliver up to 329 miles of drive range, which represents the most energy storage and longest drive range of any 40-foot electric bus available in the market today.
  • Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the Registration Statement, without charge, once available, at the SEC\'s website at www.sec.gov .

NFI confirms BVG order for 198 ADL Enviro500 double deck buses for Berlin

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Buses, Vehicles, Double-decker buses, Hybrid electric buses, Alexander Dennis Enviro500, Alexander Dennis, Coast Mountain Bus Company, New Flyer

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), a subsidiary of NFI, will build these buses in its factories in the United Kingdom.

Key Points: 
  • Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), a subsidiary of NFI, will build these buses in its factories in the United Kingdom.
  • NFI delivered the first two Enviro500 double deck buses to BVG in October 2020 as part of a multi-year framework contract signed in 2018.
  • Options for an additional 230 Enviro500 double deck buses remain in the contract.
  • NFI has the broadest offering of electric vehicles including medium- and heavy-duty transit buses, motor coaches and double-deck buses.

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.

Worldwide Commuter Rail and Public Bus Services Industry to 2030 - Players Include East Japan Railway, MTR and Canadian Pacific Railway - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Transportation, Travel, Transport, Buses, Arriva, Forecast period, Land transport, Hybrid electric buses, Double-decker buses

Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.

Key Points: 
  • Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.
  • Major companies involved in manufacturing of hybrid buses are Arriva Bus, Stagecoach, Volvo Buses, Allison Transmission, and Jinlong.
  • The commuter rail and public bus services market growth is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries.
  • Stable economic growth is expected to increase investments in end user markets, thereby driving the market during forecast period.

Montgomery County Public Schools Approves the Nation’s Largest Procurement of Electric School Buses With Highland Electric Transportation

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Public transport, Transport, Utilities, Automotive Manufacturing, Alternative energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Education, Proterra, School bus, Transport, Buses

This project represents the largest single procurement of electric school buses in North America.

Key Points: 
  • This project represents the largest single procurement of electric school buses in North America.
  • Montgomery County Public Schools operates more than 200 schools and serves over 160,000 students county-wide.
  • We applaud the Montgomery County Public School system for leading the way, and thank Highland Electric Transportation and Proterra for their partnership and collaboration.
  • Together with Thomas Built Buses and Highland Electric Transportation, Proterra is proud to deliver the benefits of our electric vehicle technology to Montgomery County and support their historic commitment to electric school buses, said Gareth Joyce, President of Proterra Powered and Energy.

Montgomery County Public Schools approves the nation's largest procurement of electric school buses with Highland Electric Transportation

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Proterra, School bus, Transport, Buses

This project represents the largest single procurement of electric school buses in North America.

Key Points: 
  • This project represents the largest single procurement of electric school buses in North America.
  • Montgomery County Public Schools operates more than 200 schools and serves over 160,000 students county-wide.
  • "We applaud the Montgomery County Public School system for leading the way, and thank Highland Electric Transportation and Proterra for their partnership and collaboration."
  • Together with Thomas Built Buses and Highland Electric Transportation, Proterra is proud to deliver the benefits of our electric vehicle technology to Montgomery County and support their historic commitment to electric school buses," said Gareth Joyce, President of Proterra Powered and Energy.

Commercial Truck Industry Starts 2021 Strong

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Trucking, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Motor vehicles, Financial economics, Vehicles, Financial markets, Buses, Cab over, Trucks, Vans, Valuation, Transport

In the February 2021 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update , analysts from J.D.

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  • In the February 2021 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update , analysts from J.D.
  • Power Valuation Services reported that 2021 pricing started out healthy, as expected, with Class 8 auction results particularly strong and medium duty solid as well.
  • Most buyers and sellers say the sleeper market currently feels strong, but interestingly, the market is actually only at about the average of the post-Great Recession trend, said Chris Visser, commercial truck senior analyst at J.D.
  • Major findings in the free monthly report note:
    Class 4 cabovers saw healthy pricing, conventionals were firm to upward
    Download the free February 2021 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update.

GILLIG to Offer Allison Transmission’s Next Generation eGen Flex™ Electric Hybrid Propulsion System Beginning In 2021

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Other Defense, Contracts, Public transport, General Automotive, Automotive, Defense, Other Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Transport, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Buses, Gillig, IndyGo, Transit, Gillig Low Floor, Gillig Phantom, Allison Transmission, GILLIG

Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, in partnership with GILLIG, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States, today announced that beginning in 2021, GILLIG will offer Allisons eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion system.

Key Points: 
  • Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, in partnership with GILLIG, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States, today announced that beginning in 2021, GILLIG will offer Allisons eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion system.
  • The eGen Flex system offers full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands.
  • GILLIG has received their first order for Allison eGen Flex electric hybrid-equipped buses from IndyGo, the Indianapolis Transportation Corporation.
  • Allison is excited to take the next leap forward with eGen Flex and GILLIG.

Ballard Announces Follow-On Orders for Fuel Cell Modules to Power 10 Solaris Buses in Europe

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Buses, Solaris Bus & Coach, Energy, Hybrid electric buses, Electric vehicles, Hydrogen economy, Hydrogen technologies, Ballard Power Systems, Solaris Urbino, Electric bus, Ballard, Hydrogen vehicle

VANCOUVER,BC and HOBRO, Denmark, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced purchase orders from Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. ("Solaris"; www.solarisbus.com ), a leading European bus and trolleybus manufacturer and Ballard partner headquartered in Bolechowo, Poland, for 10 Ballard FCmove fuel cell modules to power 10 Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs) in the Netherlands.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER,BC and HOBRO, Denmark, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced purchase orders from Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. ("Solaris"; www.solarisbus.com ), a leading European bus and trolleybus manufacturer and Ballard partner headquartered in Bolechowo, Poland, for 10 Ballard FCmove fuel cell modules to power 10 Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs) in the Netherlands.
  • Ballard fuel cell modules will power 10 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses planned for deployment with Arriva Nederland in the Province of Gelderland, the Netherlands later in 2021.
  • Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief Commercial Operator said, "With the deployment of these 10 buses, Ballard modules will be powering a total of 67Solaris buses in The Netherlands, Germany and Italy.
  • Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.