GreenPower Delivers First EV Star to Forth to Provide Transportation Services to Portland's Underserved Communities
- GreenPower Motor Company delivers first all-electric EV Star to Forth, improving transportation access for residents and positively impacting underserved communities
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"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
"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
"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
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
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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
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