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NFI subsidiary ARBOC launches its first fully accessible, battery-electric low-floor bus; the zero-emission Equess CHARGE(TM)
NFI subsidiary ARBOC launches its first fully accessible, battery-electric low-floor bus;...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n NFI subsidiary ARBOC launches its first fully accessible, battery-electric low-floor bus; the zero-emission Equess CHARGE™\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equess CHARGE™ harnesses New Flyer EV technology and ARBOC's proven low-floor platform; expanding accessible zero-emission mobility in\n \n North America\n \n \n \n \n \n \n MIDDLEBURY, Ind.\n \n ,\n \n Feb. 26, 2021\n \n /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI)\n \n \n ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (\"ARBOC\"), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (\"NFI\"), one of the world's leading independent global bus manufacturers, today announced the introduction of its battery-electric low-floor purpose-built bus: the zero-emission Equess CHARGE™.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Available in 30-foot and 35-foot models, the Equess CHARGE™ builds on ARBOC's proven Equess transit bus platform, and utilizes the in-field electric vehicle technology from New Flyer of America (\"New Flyer\"), another NFI Group subsidiary. The Equess CHARGE™ combines American made battery technology from XALT, SIEMENS electric motors (highest torque available for steep grade cities) with efficient regenerative energy recovery, and charging infrastructure compliant with industry standards.\n \n \n \"NFI is leading the zero-emission evolution and has over 1,900 electric buses on the road in\n \n the United States\n \n and\n \n Canada\n \n . Today, we expand NFI's comprehensive suite of sustainable transportation solutions with our Equess CHARGE,\" said\n \n Doug Minix\n \n , General Manager, ARBOC. \"We continue to lead the industry in low-floor, accessible mobility – providing transportation solutions that improve the environment while delivering a better experience for passengers through spacious entranceways, elimination of steps, superior entry ramp ratio, and a smoother ride.\"\n \n \n The new battery-electric Equess CHARGE™ is the latest addition to NFI's market leading line-up of zero-emission battery-electric bus...