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Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), one of the world’s largest independent global bus manufacturers, has welcomed the announcement by the New Zealand Government of NZD50 million funding to help councils fully decarbonise their public transport bus fleet by 2035. ADL is to build zero emission buses in New Zealand in cooperation with local partner Kiwi Bus Builders, creating jobs and adding value to the local economy.
The funding to be given to Councils for the procurement of zero emission buses is part of a series of measures intended to help meet New Zealand’s 2050 carbon neutral target that have been announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Transport Minister Michael Wood. By decarbonising the bus fleet, the country aims to prevent up to 4.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
/CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) Alexander Dennis Limited ("ADL"), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. ("NFI"), one of the world s largest independent global bus manufacturers,.
strength of its partnership with Robotic Research
ST. CLOUD, Minn., Jan. 29, 2021 /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) New Flyer of America Inc. ( New Flyer ), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. ( NFI ), one of the world s leading independent global bus manufacturers, today unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research, LLC ( Robotic Research ) in Maryland.
The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.
Video: New Flyer Xcelsior AV™
New Flyer and Robotic Research developed the Xcelsior AV™ – North America s first fully operational heavy-duty automated transit bus – to harness the zero-emission power of New Flyer s Xcelsior CHARGE™ battery-electric propulsion while integrating advanced driver-assistance systems ( ADAS ) technology to meet
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Date: 27 May 2021
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ST. CLOUD, Minn., Jan. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - (TSX:NFI) New Flyer of America Inc. ( New Flyer ), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. ( NFI ), one of the world s leading independent global bus manufacturers, today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation ( CTDOT ) has awarded New Flyer a contract for 12 Xcelsior CHARGE™ battery-electric, forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses, with options to purchase up to 63 additional zero-emission buses in thirty-five or forty-foot lengths throughout the remaining term of the five-year agreement.
CTDOT owns and operates nearly all public transportation services in Connecticut, delivering more than 27 million annual trips. Its CTtransit bus system is the state s largest – supporting eight urban areas – and includes CTfastrak, a bus rapid transit system launched in 2015.