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ABC Companies Launches COR Transit to Bring New Competition to North American transit |
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New heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer builds on more than 50 years of industry experience, with first 40-foot diesel bus
targeted for prototype in 2027 and initial deliveries in 2028.
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From ABC Companies:
After more than five decades working alongside transportation operators across North America, ABC Companies today announced the launch of COR Transit, a new heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer created to bring greater choice, competition and long-term support to the North American public transit market.
The launch comes as transit agencies continue to navigate aging fleets, longer vehicle lead times, rising costs, and fewer choices in the heavy-duty bus market. Through its work in vehicle distribution, parts, service, refurbishment, training and technical support, ABC has seen those challenges across the vehicle lifecycle and heard directly from the agencies and maintenance teams managing them every day.
"For ABC, this did not start with a desire to become a manufacturer. It started with our customers," said Roman Cornell, CEO of ABC Companies. "If we know there is a need, and we believe we have the ability to help address it, what are we going to do about it? For us, COR Transit is the answer to that question."...................................
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LA Metro Orders 220 Electric Buses to Be Built in Southern California |
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AXESS EVO-BE Battery-Electric
Bus. | Photo © APTA via Bus-News |
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From Bus-News:
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has approved an order for 220 battery-electric buses from US manufacturer ENC, with all vehicles to be built in Jurupa Valley, California.
The award covers 40-foot AXESS EVO-BE battery-electric buses. According to ENC, it is the largest base award of 40-foot battery-electric buses made by a US transit agency.
The order comes as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, while LA Metro continues work to transition its bus fleet towards zero-emission vehicles.
The 220 buses will be manufactured at ENC's 227,000-square-foot facility in Jurupa Valley. More than 300 people work at the site, which carries out production activities including frame welding, painting, final assembly and vehicle testing..................................
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| Prevost H3-45 added to GSA Offering, Expanding Access
to North America's Leading Motorcoach |
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Photo & Logos via Prevost web site |
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From Prevost:
Prevost, a Volvo Group company and North America's premier luxury motorcoach manufacturer, today announced the Prevost H3-45 is now available as an option for order through U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), expanding access to the industry-leading coach for government customers.
The addition provides government agencies with a streamlined path to procure Prevost's flagship motorcoach, bringing together proven performance, passenger comfort, driver-focused innovation and the support of the largest dedicated service network in the North American coach industry.
"The H3-45 represents the very best of the best — from the experience behind the wheel to the comfort of every passenger," said François Tremblay, president of Prevost. "Making the H3-45 available through GSA gives government entities access to a coach designed around their needs, with the quality, reliability and service support customers expect from Prevost."......................................
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| EPA Opens $180 Million in 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Grants |
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Attendees at the National School Bus Inspection Training at Washoe County School District during the 2024 STN EXPO West conference discuss
high-voltage issues affecting electric school buses. | Photo by Ryan Gray) via School Transportation News |
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From School Transportation News:
With the return of the Clean School Bus Program reportedly still one month away, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for approximately $180 million through the 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) national grant competition.
Eligible projects include school bus replacements powered by battery-electric, diesel, gasoline and propane as well as after-treatment retrofits and engine upgrades. The DERA funding also covers other diesel vehicles and equipment.
EPA announced the national grants on Sept. 24.......................................
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