SÄLEN, Sweden, Dec. 20,
2023 /CNW/ - Taiga Motors Corporation (TSX: TAIG)
("Taiga" or the "Company"), the global leader in the
electrification of powersports is increasing its presence at
Swedish ski resorts. After debuting its electric snowmobiles at
SkiStar in Sälen, Sweden in
April 2022, Taiga is proud to be
providing its award-winning NomadTM snowmobile at an
increasing number of prestigious resorts such as Idre Fjäll,
BranäsGruppen and Hemavan Alpint, as well as utility provider
Skellefteå Kraft.
Sweden continues to lead the transition to EV
on and off the roads
Sweden represents a huge winter
sports market and Swedish customers are known for their high level
of environmental awareness. This is particularly true when it comes
to ski resorts, where Swedish customers have shown a clear
preference for resorts taking action to make their operations
greener.
SkiStar, the largest ski resort operator in Scandinavia, first
put Taiga's electric snowmobiles through their paces in 2022. Now,
the company is thrilled to be expanding its fleet as part of its
goal to have a net-zero climate impact by 2030.
SkiStar CEO Stefan Sjöstrand
expressed his pride in adding even more of Taiga's electric
snowmobiles. "We're proud to be increasing the size of our
fleet of Taiga's electric snowmobiles to our operations," he
said. "Taiga's technology is revolutionary, and in addition to
using the machines for ski patrol and other mountain operations,
we're excited to expand our fleet to offer our guests a more
sustainable and eco-friendly experience."
"We are very grateful for SkiStar's renewed commitment and trust
in our brand," said Sam Bruneau, CEO
and co-founder of Taiga. "Putting the Nomad through its paces at
their mountain operation has provided the perfect testing ground
for our vehicles' capabilities and we look forward to working with
other ski resorts and operators to electrify their fleet."
The perfect sport-utility
snowmobile with quiet, emission-free operations
Nomad, the world's first mass-produced 100% electric snowmobile
is a game-changer for mountain operations and ski resorts. This
versatile sport-utility snowmobile is emission-free and operates
quietly, ensuring that the natural beauty of the area isn't
disturbed by loud revving or exhaust fumes. Additionally, it
requires no powertrain maintenance and doesn't require gas or oil,
making it a cost-effective option over time.
Nomad is also highly functional, with a battery that can be
fully charged in up to three hours on a 220V charger or to 80% in
about 40 minutes with the newly enabled DC Fast Charge capability.
With a range of up to 100km, it also boasts an impressive towing
capacity of 511 kilograms (1,125 pounds)1.
Fleet owners benefit from lower costs of ownership over the
lifetime of their snowmobiles. Each Taiga snowmobile represents a
12% saving in the total cost of ownership, a 78% decrease in
operating costs and a reduction in emissions of up to 86% over five
years*.
Mattias Höglund, Chairman and co-owner, of Motorbutiken Klövsjö,
said, "We're proud to be the first Swedish rental operator to offer
customers guided or non-guided tours with our very own fleet of
electric Nomad snowmobiles."
About Taiga
Taiga (TSX: TAIG) is a Canadian company reinventing the
powersports landscape with breakthrough electric off-road vehicles.
Through a clean-sheet engineering approach, Taiga has pushed the
frontiers of electric technology to achieve extreme power-to-weight
ratios and thermal specifications required to outperform comparable
high-performance combustion powersports vehicles. The first models
released include a lineup of electric snowmobiles and personal
watercraft to deliver on a rapidly growing demand from recreational
and commercial customers who are seeking better ways to explore the
great outdoors without compromise. For more information, visit
www.taigamotors.com
About SkiStar
SkiStar is Scandinavia's leading holiday organizer and has been
in business for over 45 years. The company is known for offering
unforgettable mountain experiences to its guests through alpine
skiing in winter and active holidays in summer. With a focus on
providing high-quality experiences, SkiStar has become a trusted
name in the tourism industry and continues to attract visitors from
all over the world. For more information, visit www.skistar.com
About Motorbutiken
Klövsjö
Motorbutiken Klosovjo is a Swedish workshop that specializes in
selling, servicing, renting and storing snowmobiles and other
off-road vehicles. The company prides itself on carrying the latest
machines and cutting-edge electrification technology. For more
information, visit www.mbklovsjo.se
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Statements
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Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and
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risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
consumers' experience, the Company's current and future business
and strategic plans, the anticipated performance of customer
deliveries and other statements that are not historical facts, as
well as those described in Taiga Motors's management's discussion
and analysis for the three and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2023, and under the
"Risk Factors" section of Taiga Motors's annual information form
filed on March 30, 2023, available on
Taiga's SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Forward-looking statements reflect management's current
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currently available to management. Readers are cautioned not to
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no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes, or results
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occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the
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forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and
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differ materially from those contemplated by such
statements.
All forward-looking statements included in this news release
are qualified by these cautionary statements. Unless otherwise
indicated, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made
as of the date of this news release, and except as required by
applicable law, Taiga does not undertake any obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether because of
added information, future events or otherwise.
* For illustration purposes. * ICE Snowmobile Average
consumption: 19L/100 km, kW price uses North American Average:
$0.15/kWh, Gas Price uses North
American Average: $1.21/L, calculated
based on a lifetime of 5 years and 10,000 km. Maintenance costs for
informational purposes only and based on Taiga's benchmarks and
analysis.
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1 Performance and Specifications:
Specifications are given for informational purpose only based on
Taiga's testing. Metrics (such as weight, range, speed,
acceleration and battery life) may vary based on the environment,
terrain, weather conditions, local regulations and final build
of the ordered product.
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