LOS
ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ -- GreenPower
Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a
leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built,
all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving
the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school
bus sector, today announced the delivery of the first all-electric,
purpose-built EV Star to Forth, a nonprofit organization dedicated
to the equitable advancement of clean transportation, for use at
Hacienda CDC's Las Adelitas, a four-story, multifamily affordable
housing development in Portland,
Oregon.
"The EV Star was specifically designed with the passenger in
mind, making it an ideal vehicle for transporting residents
throughout a community, safely and comfortably," said Claus Tritt, GreenPower's Vice President of
Medium-Duty & Commercial Vehicle Sales. "Typically underserved
communities experience the highest level of health risks from NOx
emissions and other pollutants. GreenPower is extremely proud we
are able to provide a sustainable transportation solution that
meets the needs of working families while having positive impacts
on the environment and these communities."
Once deployed, the EV Star will become part of Forth's Green
Energy & Mobility (GEM) Project that provides clean
transportation opportunities and renewable energy solutions to two
locations that offer shelter services and housing for historically
underserved communities in Portland. The GEM project has been made
possible through funding entirely by the Portland Clean Energy
Community Benefits Fund (PCEF). Approved by voters in 2018, the
PCEF invests in community-led projects that reduce carbon
emissions, create economic opportunity and helps make Portland more resilient as the city and
residents face a changing climate.
"Las Adelitas residents live in an area that lacks affordable
and accessible mobility choices," notes Forth's Program Manager
Pramodh Jacob. "This electric
shuttle will connect them with the grocery store, medical
appointments and more, and will directly affect their quality of
life."
The EV Star will improve access to transportation for residents
of the recently built 142-home complex, that currently houses more
than 400 people. To date, Las Adelitas is the greatest
redevelopment and the largest public investment in Portland's Cully neighborhood. As a community
resource, the vehicle will be able to take families to destinations
that require transportation.
"Accessible transportation is continuously at the top of the
list of community needs," said Ernesto
Fonseca, Chief Executive Officer of Hacienda CDC. "This
investment in an accessible and environmentally-minded option will
no doubt transform the daily lives of our residents. We are so
thankful for this partnership that has made this possible for our
community members."
Las Adelitas is a part of Hacienda's larger mission to provide
affordable housing, economic opportunities and educational
resources to meet the needs of individuals and families in
Oregon. Housing at Las Adelitas is
available to households earning 60% of Area Median Income and
below. Through this effort, Hacienda ensures that more than 400
individuals, including those that are experiencing homelessness,
will continue to afford to live in this community.
Training for drivers and general education on EVs will take
place through the month of October. The vehicle is expected to go
into service as a resource for residents in early November.
Additional EV Stars will be delivered over the coming months to
Forth to further to goals of the GEM Project.
Contacts:
Claus Tritt
Vice President of Medium Duty & Commercial Vehicle Sales
claus.t@greenpowermotor.com
Allie Potter
Skyya PR for GreenPower
(218) 766-8856
allie@skyya.com
About GreenPower Motor Company, Inc.
GreenPower
designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and
low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including
transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo vans and a cab and
chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture
all-electric vehicles that are purpose-built to be battery powered
with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key
components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the
specifications of various operators while providing standard parts
for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty
requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational
facilities in southern California.
Listed on the Toronto exchange
since November 2015, GreenPower
completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go
to www.greenpowermotor.com.
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