SOUTH
CHARLESTON, W.Va., Oct. 31,
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 unveiled the Mega BEAST. This newest version of GreenPower's
all-electric Type D school bus provides double the range with the
same functionality as GreenPower's trusted and reliable BEAST
all-electric school bus that is deployed in school bus fleets
across the country.
GreenPower's Mega BEAST is a 40-foot Type D all-electric,
purpose-built, zero-emission school bus that delivers a
class-leading range of up to 300 miles on a single charge via a 387
kWh battery pack. It provides for the longest range and has the
biggest battery pack in the school bus market. The Mega BEAST can
seat up to 90 passengers with standard features that include air
ride suspension, ABS disk brakes and largest pass-through storage
available. Featuring a modern monocoque chassis, the Mega BEAST is
the safest, most durable and reliable all-electric school bus
available today. Its seamlessly integrated aluminum body and
chassis design forms a composite structure which is the GreenPower
Truss(T) factor.
"The all-electric, purpose-built BEAST has established the new
standard of performance, safety and sustainability in the school
bus market. Today with the introduction of the Mega BEAST,
GreenPower also sets a new industry standard in range and battery
size," said Michael Perez,
GreenPower's Vice President of School Bus, Contracts and Grants.
"The extended range of the Mega BEAST will help more school
districts make the switch from NOx-emitting diesel buses to the
GreenPower all-electric, zero-emission option that provides a
safer, cleaner and healthier ride for school kids."
Unveiled today at the National Association of Pupil
Transportation's (NAPT) Conference and Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio, the Mega BEAST is designed to
provide the answer for longer range routes and other desired uses
by a school district. The extended range created by the larger
battery pack is an ideal solution for many rural school districts
with longer routes, school districts with less chance for mid-day
opportunity charging, school districts that face extreme weather
conditions and schools that also use the all-electric bus for
extra-curricular activities.
"Before now, there was not a vehicle on the market that offered
these longer-range capabilities. The Mega BEAST sets a new
benchmark in the industry by addressing the needs and filling the
gap in the current market where longer range all-electric school
buses are required," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley. "All-in-all the Mega BEAST is the
same class leading vehicle as the BEAST just with a bigger battery,
more range and more uphill climbing power."
Riley also noted that the larger battery size of the Mega BEAST
is desirable for V2G applications where there is a need to use the
battery as energy storage and not just for transportation purposes.
"V2G is becoming a common-sense tool that helps to create a more
reliable grid, promote clean energy and reduce costs. The larger
battery of the Mega BEAST has the ability to provide for a more
healthy and stable electric grid and community stability in areas
where it is deployed and V2G is used," he said.
The Mega BEAST joins GreenPower's award-winning line-up of
all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses including
the Type D BEAST and the award-winning Type A Nano BEAST. It will
be manufactured in the US at GreenPower's facilities in both
California and South Charleston, West Virginia beginning in
2024.
Contacts:
Michael
Perez
Vice President of School Bus, Contracts and Grants
michael@greenpowermotor.com
Mark Nestlen
Vice President of Business Development & Strategy
mark.n@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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