NFI subsidiary Alexander Dennis adds in-house integrated electric buses to its zero-emission portfolio
August 24 2022 - 8:00AM
(TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc.
(“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a
leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander
Dennis Limited (“Alexander Dennis”) today announced that it is
expanding its zero-emission bus portfolio with the addition of new
electric bus products fully designed and integrated in-house using
its own expertise. Available for customer delivery starting in late
2023, the new small medium-duty bus and new electric double deck
bus will complement the highly successful products of the BYD ADL
partnership, which will continue to be sold and supported.
The move brings Alexander Dennis’ range of
battery-electric buses in line with the company’s long-established
strategy of offering its own, integrated vehicles alongside buses
built on selected partners’ chassis. This offering will ensure
customers have the widest range of solutions available to meet
their individual requirements.
The new designs, developed in house with
third-party input from Coventry University, will give the new
models unmistakable curb appeal and highlight their zero-emission
credentials.
Buses for the United Kingdom and Ireland will be
fully built in Britain. Details and technical specifications will
be released over the coming months.
The new platforms will also be utilized in
international markets, tailored to the requirements of cities,
transport authorities, and bus companies in each territory. This
strategy is in line with Alexander Dennis’ philosophy of providing
the optimal solution for every market demand. The recently
announced order for Enviro500EV electric double deck buses in Hong
Kong will be part of this new generation of zero-emission
buses.
The UK’s best-selling battery-electric buses,
the BYD ADL Enviro200EV and BYD ADL Enviro400EV, will continue to
be offered in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, giving operators an
unrivalled choice of solutions. Alexander Dennis’ second-generation
hydrogen bus, the Enviro400FCEV, will also continue to form an
important part of the company’s zero-emission bus solutions and
will be delivered to launch customer Liverpool City Region later
this year. Already fully designed and integrated by Alexander
Dennis, it shares technology and key driveline components with the
upcoming new battery-electric models.
“Alexander Dennis continues to lead the
transition to zero-emission mobility and this unparalleled
investment in the latest zero-emission technology gives operators,
transport authorities and councils the freedom to choose from an
even wider range of buses,” says Paul Davies, President &
Managing Director, Alexander Dennis. “We have always been highly
respected for our product innovation, and throughout this difficult
period for our industry we have continued to challenge our
engineering team to evolve our range. The result will be a brand
new fully in-house designed, integrated electric double deck and
small bus product giving our customers access to the latest
zero-emission vehicle technology from a single, trusted source.
Investments can be made safe in the knowledge that everything will
continue to receive the first-class aftermarket support that we are
renowned for.”
NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with
electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 110 cities
in six countries. NFI offers the widest range of zero-emission
battery and fuel cell-electric buses and coaches, and its vehicles
have completed over 70 million EV service miles.
High resolution images are available for
download from the Alexander Dennis website at
alexander-dennis.com/media/news.
About NFI
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI
is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world.
With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and
technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart
mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities
through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.
With 7,500 team members in nine countries, NFI
is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions
under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor
coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses),
Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty
buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of
sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission
electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric
hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base
of over 105,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI’s common
shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the symbol
NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under
the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at
www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com,
www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and
www.carfaircomposites.com.
About Alexander Dennis
Alexander Dennis Limited (“ADL”) is a global
leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is
also the UK’s largest bus and coach manufacturer. ADL offers single
and double deck vehicles under the brands of Alexander Dennis and
Plaxton, and has over 31,000 vehicles in service in the UK, Europe,
Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, and the United
States. Further information is available at
www.alexander-dennis.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:Stefan
BaguetteP: +44 1324 678047stefan.baguette@alexander-dennis.com
For investor inquiries, please contact:Stephen
KingP: 204.224.6382Stephen.King@nfigroup.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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