Just a few days before the end of Prevost's 100th year, Canada's largest family-owned motorcoach operator, Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus has reached an agreement with the company for an order of 100 coaches. The coaches serve to mark the historic milestone and strong partnership between the two companies and will be fulfilled over the coming years.

"I am deeply grateful to the Coach Atlantic team for their continued trust in Prevost," said François Tremblay, president of Prevost and Volvo Group Canada. "This partnership not only brings significant economic benefits to our regions but also reinforces the strong bond between our companies. Together, we will continue to drive innovation and excellence in the motorcoach industry."

The alliance highlights Coach Atlantic as a true market leader and celebrates the successful, longstanding relationship between the two organizations. "This deal caps off an exciting year of growth and celebration for Prevost," Tremblay continued.....................................

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Missoula's electric buses  |  Photo: © Mountain Line via Bus-News

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Missoula, Montana, has reached a key milestone in achieving a zero-emission public transit system, with more than half of the fleet now consisting of GILLIG electric buses. The Missoula Urban Transportation District, which operates Mountain Line, is transitioning its fleet to battery-electric buses, aiming for all fixed-route buses to have zero tailpipe emissions by 2035.

Missoula's valley geography makes it particularly vulnerable to air pollution, as emissions can become trapped, impacting air quality. Replacing diesel buses with electric alternatives significantly reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 60 tons per month.

In addition to the environmental benefits, electric buses are cheaper to operate. Diesel buses cost 75¢ to $1 to run, while..................................

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