VANCOUVER, B.C., Sept. 20, 2021 /CNW/ -- GreenPower Motor Company
Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading
manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered
medium and heavy-duty vehicles, today announced that it has
delivered an EV Star Plus to Fraser Academy, a leader in the
empowerment and education of students with dyslexia and
language-based learning differences in Vancouver. The zero-emission Class 4 passenger
bus will be used for a variety of student transportation needs. The
EV Star Plus is eligible for a voucher of $50,000 from the B.C. SUVI voucher program, which
will further benefit the school and its students. The estate of the
late Hilda Atkinson and GreenPower
CEO Fraser Atkinson are strong
supporters of the institution and have donated $175,000 to Fraser Academy.
The EV Star Plus is equipped with flexible passenger
seating along with rear curbside access to allow students to safely
load luggage or sporting gear. The 7.5 meter EV Star Plus is the
only bus in its class that was designed from concept as a
battery-electric vehicle and comes with a standard J1772 Level 2
and CCS DC Level 3 fast charge system, allowing for optimal
flexibility in route planning for various duty cycles. It delivers
a range of up to 250 kilometers and a Level 3 DCFC charge time of 2
hours.
Fraser Atkinson, CEO at
GreenPower, commented, "Fraser Academy is truly a pioneer among
teaching and learning institutions, with programs and
research-based methods designed to optimize personalized learning,
cognitive development, and post secondary opportunities for
its students. GreenPower is proud to deliver a zero-emission
vehicle to Fraser Academy that is healthier for its students and a
more sustainable solution for our planet."
Maureen Steltman, Head of Fraser
Academy added, "We are delighted to receive our beautiful new EV
Star Plus from GreenPower – our first zero-emission transportation
vehicle. Our staff and students are keenly aware of the issues
facing each of us and our environment and are very interested in
solutions like electric vehicles, so this new electric bus will be
an exciting learning experience for all of us."
Contacts:
Fraser Atkinson
GreenPower CEO
(604) 220-8048
Megan Kathman
Skyya PR for GreenPower
(651) 785-3212
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
van, 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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