Motor Coach Industries

NFI announces financing from PrairiesCan to support innovation of zero-emission bus and coach offerings and expansion of Manitoba production capabilities

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Monday, December 18, 2023

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The financing matches investments previously made by NFI into its zero-emission vehicle capabilities from late 2021 into 2023, and funds being invested into facility upgrades in 2024.

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The financing matches investments previously made by NFI into its zero-emission vehicle capabilities from late 2021 into 2023, and funds being invested into facility upgrades in 2024.
“On behalf of the entire team at NFI, I would like to thank PrairiesCan for their partnership and financial support.
“The funds have been strategically invested alongside our own funds in continuing innovation of our zero-emissions transit bus and coach offerings, and transforming production lines at our MCI facility.
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.

Major Players In The Buses And Coaches Market Are Focusing On Manufacturing Electric Busses And Zero Emission Coaches To Reduce Pollution - By The Business Research Company

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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LONDON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As per The Business Research Company's Buses And Coaches Global Market Report 2023, the global buses and coaches market size will grow from $42.7 billion in 2022 to $45.9 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 7%. The global buses and coaches market size is then expected to grow to $60.1 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of more than 6%.

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Eco-friendly public transportation can play a significant role in controlling carbon emissions, according to the buses and coaches market overview .
Due to rising focus on cutting carbon emission, electric buses are gaining popularity in the buses and coaches market.
Major manufacturers in the buses and coaches market are increasingly focusing on offering electric buses to cut costs, reduce environmental impact and increase profitability.
As per the buses and coaches market analysis, Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the buses and coaches market and was worth $18.7 billion in 2022.

Major Players In The Buses And Coaches Market Are Focusing On Manufacturing Electric Busses And Zero Emission Coaches To Reduce Pollution - By The Business Research Company

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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LONDON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As per The Business Research Company's Buses And Coaches Global Market Report 2023, the global buses and coaches market size will grow from $42.7 billion in 2022 to $45.9 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 7%. The global buses and coaches market size is then expected to grow to $60.1 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of more than 6%.

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Eco-friendly public transportation can play a significant role in controlling carbon emissions, according to the buses and coaches market overview .
Due to rising focus on cutting carbon emission, electric buses are gaining popularity in the buses and coaches market.
Major manufacturers in the buses and coaches market are increasingly focusing on offering electric buses to cut costs, reduce environmental impact and increase profitability.
As per the buses and coaches market analysis, Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the buses and coaches market and was worth $18.7 billion in 2022.

NFI unveils new zero-emission, battery-electric, high-floor commuter transit coach - the D45 CRT CHARGE™

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that its subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (“MCI”) has unveiled its new zero-emission, battery-electric high-floor commuter coach – the D45 CRT CHARGE™.

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The D45 CRT CHARGE - a zero-emission version of the best-selling D45 Commuter Rapid Transit (CRT) series public transit coach - integrates proven CHARGE propulsion from New Flyer, including regenerative braking, and features design advancements of MCI's next generation D45 CRT commuter transit coaches, including enhanced reliability, efficiency, and high performance.
The D45 CRT CHARGE marks the eighth unique zero-emission bus (ZEB) NFI has introduced in the past two years.
The Buy America-compliant D45 CRT CHARGE comes with MCI's legendary quality and reliability, retaining the class-leading features of the D45 CRT series, known as workhorses in the public transit industry.
Products include the luxury J-Series (an industry best-seller for over a decade), the workhorse D-Series , and the brand new zero-emission luxury and commuter coaches: the battery-electric J4500 CHARGE, D45 CRT CHARGE and MCI D45 CRT LE CHARGE .

NFI named an approved zero-emission bus and charging infrastructure supplier to Florida’s State Schedule

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Being named a state supplier of EVs and infrastructure including buses and coaches demonstrates NFI's undeniable leadership in mass mobility electrification, said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach.

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Being named a state supplier of EVs and infrastructure including buses and coaches demonstrates NFI's undeniable leadership in mass mobility electrification, said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach.
For over 25 years, NFI has supported reliable public transit in Florida and today we took another step in the evolution to zero-emission mobility.
This schedule will help agencies transition to greener fleets, and ultimately contribute to cleaner air and more livable communities.
NFI Infrastructure Solutions offers full-suite infrastructure project management to support transit agencies through the transition to zero-emission mobility.

NFI launches Electrical Technician Training Program in continued pursuit of enabling the new mobility era

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

The program, whose module development leveraged existing programming from NFI subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI), is intended for expansion and launch across NFIs other major manufacturing facilities in future.

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The program, whose module development leveraged existing programming from NFI subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI), is intended for expansion and launch across NFIs other major manufacturing facilities in future.
Training levels include Red and Blue, respectively indicating Electrical Technician 1 and Electrical Technician 2, which are earned upon training completion.
NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in five countries.
With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets todays urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions.

NFI receives orders for 173 coaches and buses from New Jersey Transit

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Monday, October 25, 2021

The orders propel NJ TRANSITs fleet revitalization plan, replacing older, end-of-life vehicles and enhancing the passenger experience in the New Jersey community.

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The orders propel NJ TRANSITs fleet revitalization plan, replacing older, end-of-life vehicles and enhancing the passenger experience in the New Jersey community.
NJ TRANSIT is Americas third-largest public transit agency, connecting New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia and providing nearly 270 million passenger trips every year.
NFI continues to deliver the most advanced technology and proven transit platforms available in North America, said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer, NFI.
With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets todays urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions.

Conuma Resources Takes Another Step in its Contribution to Net-Zero

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Conuma Resources and Golden Arrow made the announcement today in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia at an event where staff, residents and officials were invited to a demonstration of the coach.

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Conuma Resources and Golden Arrow made the announcement today in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia at an event where staff, residents and officials were invited to a demonstration of the coach.
The MCI J4500 Charge is engineered to carry 60 passengers and travel more than 320 kilometres on a single charge.
"Conuma Resources' trial of an electric motorcoach to help with transporting workers between mines is a great example of the innovation needed for B.C.
Founded in mid-2016, Conuma Resources is a steelmaking coal producer based in Northeast British Columbia, Canada.

MCI Onehealth Announces Appointment of Saleema Khimji as Chief Innovation Officer

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

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TORONTO, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. ("MCI") (TSX: DRDR), a clinician-led healthcare technology company focused on increasing access to and quality of healthcare, has appointed Saleema Khimji as Chief Innovation Officer.

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TORONTO, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. ("MCI") (TSX: DRDR), a clinician-led healthcare technology company focused on increasing access to and quality of healthcare, has appointed Saleema Khimji as Chief Innovation Officer.
Since the launch of MCIs IPO in January 2021, Saleema has worked with MCI to define and shape its innovation strategy and help build the MCI ecosystem.
I am thrilled that she has agreed to come onboard as our Chief Innovation Officer and to be part of our leadership team, said Dr. Alexander Dobranowski, MD and CEO of MCI.
With the seasoned and purpose-driven champion of innovation that we have in Saleema, disciplined, creative, meaningful innovation across all MCI business units and external collaborations will be amplified.