Equipment News New Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV Charge NFI Group Inc. (NFI or the company), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, on June 10 unveiled its first zero-emission, three-axle, double-deck bus. The Enviro500EV CHARGE is the North American all-electric version of the world’s best-selling double-deck bus, and is produced by NFI subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL). Like all NFI double-deck buses for North America, the 45-foot Enviro500EV CHARGE offers an amazing passenger experience with panoramic views, low-floor entry, reclined seating, overhead reading lights and air vents, USB ports, and Wi-Fi and multimedia capability – but its main feature is its high passenger capacity, with up to 82 seats, including 53 on the upper deck. It also features several industry firsts, including full independent front suspension for a smoother and more comfortable ride, and an integrated electric drive system tailored to the requirements of North American transit agencies. A well-lit staircase with conveniently positioned handrails, wide entrance and wide exit doors, a 1-in-6 mobility ramp, unobstructed isles with sculpted handrails, mobility devices and
fully flat floor through to the rear seating ensure outstanding accessibility. The Enviro500EV CHARGE forms part of NFI’s industry leading range of zero-emission buses and coaches. The CHARGE line-up includes New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ and Xcelsior CHARGE H2™, MCI’s J4500 CHARGE™ and D45 CRT LE CHARGE™ and the ARBOC Equess CHARGE™. The Enviro500 EV CHARGE is Buy America-compliant, and Altoona testing is scheduled to start later this year. NFI is the only operator in North America to offer battery-electric, fuel cell-electric and electric trolleys. “Today marks the very first launch of an ADL vehicle at our Vehicle Innovation Center, and we are excited to have an ADL zeroemission bus join our line-up for North America,” said Paul Soubry, president and chief executive officer of NFI. “When we acquired ADL in May 2019, we knew that ADL’s strong international growth agenda and doubledeck bus platform would mean an exciting road ahead – today’s launch brings together both of these elements. At NFI, we are leading the evolution to zero-emission mobility – Leading the ZEvolution, as we like to call it – and ADL is a central part of our continued leadership and innovation.”
NFI has unveiled its first zero-emission, three-axle, double-deck coach in the new Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV CHARGE. This is the North American version of the world’s best-selling double-deck bus. With a length of 45 feet, it features a passenger capacity of 82 with 53 passengers on the upper deck as well as other industry firsts including full independent front suspension and an integrated electric drive system.
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“The Enviro family is the world’s bestselling double-deck bus, with over 18,000 sold around the globe,” said Paul Davies, president and managing director, ADL. “Today we add a milestone as we unveil our first ever battery-electric, three-axle, highcapacity double deck bus designed specifically for the North American market. We are very excited by the positive feedback already received from transit agencies who have trialed this vehicle and look forward to delivering zero-emission service with our double decks across North America.” NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in four countries. NFI offers the widest range of zero-emission battery and fuel cell electric buses and coaches, and the company’s vehicles have completed more than 40 million EV service miles. Today, NFI supports growing North American cities with scalable, clean and sustainable mobility solutions through a fourpillar approach that includes buses and coaches, technology, infrastructure and workforce development. It also operates the VIC, the first and only innovation lab of its kind dedicated to advancing bus and coach technology and providing workforce development. Since opening late 2017, the VIC has hosted more than 300 interactive events, welcoming 3,000 industry professionals for EV and infrastructure training. For more information, visit newflyer.com/VIC. Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zeroemission buses and coaches, infrastructure and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean and sustainable transportation. With 8,000 team members in 10 countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer ® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motorcoaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of more than 105,000 buses and coaches around the world.
