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GreenPower Motor Company Unveils the BEAST, a Purpose-Built, Zero-Emission All-Electric Type D School Bus
- Initial deliveries of the BEAST will begin in September - GreenPower to showcase BEAST today through September 1 at ACT Expo in Long Beach LOS ANGELES, Aug.
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[{"type":"text","content":"- Initial deliveries of the BEAST will begin in September\n- GreenPower to showcase BEAST today through September 1 at ACT Expo in Long Beach\n LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (\"GreenPower\"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero emission electric powered vehicles serving the cargo and delivery, shuttle, transit and school bus markets, today announced the official launch and formal unveiling of the BEAST, a purpose built, all-electric, zero-emissions school bus. GreenPower will showcase the BEAST at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo at Booth #911, which runs today through Sept. 1, 2021 in Long Beach, Calif. at the Long Beach Convention Center.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe BEAST (Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation), an all-electric 40 foot Type D battery electric school bus, delivers a class-leading range of up to 150 miles on a single charge via a 194kWh battery pack. The bus can seat up to 90 passengers with standard features that include: air ride suspension, ABS disk brakes and pass-through storage. Featuring a modern monocoque chassis, the BEAST is the safest, most durable and reliable battery-electric school bus available on the market. Its seamlessly integrated body and chassis design forms a composite structure which is the GreenPower Motor Company Truss(T) factor.\nSafety is at the forefront of every vehicle GreenPower puts on the road, and the BEAST is no exception. What's more, GreenPower's innovative technology can drive down fuel costs and minimize maintenance costs while delivering outstanding reliability and efficiency. GreenPower's school buses offer a significant increase in strength and battery weight distribution thanks to its unique structurally superior integrated purpose-built design.\n\"The launch of the BEAST marks a significant milestone not only for GreenPower but for the industry,\" said Brendan Riley, president of GreenPower. \"GreenPower remains committed to providing innovative, technology forward, purpose-built vehicles, and our new BEAST vehicle is no exception. The youth of today are the future of our tomorrow, which is why we are humbly proud to bring such a world class offering to the market.\"\nGreenPower will begin initial deliveries to customers under existing contracts in the coming weeks,...