Orange County Transportation Authority awards contract for 50 zero-emission buses from NFI subsidiary New Flyer
NFI Group Inc. (NFYEF) has secured a significant contract from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for 50 zero-emission buses through its subsidiary New Flyer of America. The order includes 40 Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses and 10 Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ battery-electric buses.
The units were added to NFI's Q4 2024 backlog and are supported by Federal Transit Administration and local funding. OCTA, which serves 3.2 million residents across 34 cities and provides over 33 million passenger trips annually, has previously implemented hydrogen fuel cell-electric and battery-electric pilot programs with New Flyer buses in 2020 and 2022 respectively.
Notably, OCTA has constructed the largest hydrogen fueling station for transit buses in the United States, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable transportation.
NFI Group Inc. (NFYEF) ha ottenuto un contratto significativo dall'Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) per 50 autobus a zero emissioni attraverso la sua filiale New Flyer of America. L'ordine include 40 autobus a celle a combustibile a idrogeno Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ e 10 autobus elettrici a batteria Xcelsior CHARGE NG™.
Le unità sono state aggiunte al portafoglio di NFI per il quarto trimestre del 2024 e sono supportate dalla Federal Transit Administration e da finanziamenti locali. OCTA, che serve 3,2 milioni di residenti in 34 città e fornisce oltre 33 milioni di viaggi passeggeri all'anno, ha precedentemente implementato programmi pilota di autobus a celle a combustibile a idrogeno ed elettrici a batteria con autobus New Flyer nel 2020 e nel 2022 rispettivamente.
È importante notare che OCTA ha costruito la più grande stazione di rifornimento di idrogeno per autobus di trasporto negli Stati Uniti, dimostrando il loro impegno per un trasporto sostenibile.
NFI Group Inc. (NFYEF) ha asegurado un contrato significativo de la Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) para 50 autobuses de cero emisiones a través de su subsidiaria New Flyer of America. El pedido incluye 40 autobuses eléctricos de celda de combustible de hidrógeno Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ y 10 autobuses eléctricos de batería Xcelsior CHARGE NG™.
Las unidades se añadieron a la cartera de NFI para el cuarto trimestre de 2024 y están respaldadas por la Federal Transit Administration y financiamiento local. OCTA, que sirve a 3.2 millones de residentes en 34 ciudades y proporciona más de 33 millones de viajes anuales, ha implementado anteriormente programas piloto de autobuses de celda de combustible de hidrógeno y eléctricos de batería con autobuses New Flyer en 2020 y 2022 respectivamente.
Notablemente, OCTA ha construido la estación de abastecimiento de hidrógeno más grande para autobuses de tránsito en los Estados Unidos, demostrando su compromiso con el transporte sostenible.
NFI Group Inc. (NFYEF)는 자회사인 New Flyer of America를 통해 Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)로부터 50대의 제로 배출 버스에 대한 중요한 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 주문에는 40대의 수소 연료 전지 전기 버스 Xcelsior CHARGE FC™와 10대의 배터리 전기 버스 Xcelsior CHARGE NG™가 포함됩니다.
이 유닛들은 NFI의 2024년 4분기 백로그에 추가되었으며, 연방 교통청 및 지역 자금 지원을 받습니다. OCTA는 34개 도시에서 320만 명의 주민에게 서비스를 제공하며 연간 3,300만 회 이상의 승객 여행을 제공합니다. OCTA는 2020년과 2022년에 각각 New Flyer 버스를 사용하여 수소 연료 전지 전기 및 배터리 전기 파일럿 프로그램을 시행한 경험이 있습니다.
특히, OCTA는 미국에서 가장 큰 대중교통 버스용 수소 충전소를 건설하여 지속 가능한 교통에 대한 의지를 보여주고 있습니다.
NFI Group Inc. (NFYEF) a obtenu un contrat significatif de l'Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) pour 50 bus zéro émission par l'intermédiaire de sa filiale New Flyer of America. La commande comprend 40 bus à hydrogène à pile à combustible Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ et 10 bus électriques à batterie Xcelsior CHARGE NG™.
Les unités ont été ajoutées au carnet de commandes de NFI pour le quatrième trimestre 2024 et sont soutenues par la Federal Transit Administration et un financement local. OCTA, qui dessert 3,2 millions de résidents dans 34 villes et fournit plus de 33 millions de trajets par an, a précédemment mis en œuvre des programmes pilotes de bus à hydrogène et électriques à batterie avec des bus New Flyer en 2020 et 2022 respectivement.
Il est à noter qu'OCTA a construit la plus grande station de ravitaillement en hydrogène pour les bus de transport aux États-Unis, démontrant ainsi son engagement envers un transport durable.
NFI Group Inc. (NFYEF) hat einen bedeutenden Vertrag von der Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) über 50 emissionsfreie Busse durch ihre Tochtergesellschaft New Flyer of America gesichert. Die Bestellung umfasst 40 Wasserstoff-Brennstoffzellen-Elektrobusse Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ und 10 batterieelektrische Busse Xcelsior CHARGE NG™.
Die Einheiten wurden in den Auftragsbestand von NFI für das vierte Quartal 2024 aufgenommen und werden durch die Federal Transit Administration und lokale Mittel unterstützt. OCTA, die 3,2 Millionen Einwohner in 34 Städten bedient und jährlich über 33 Millionen Fahrgäste befördert, hat zuvor 2020 und 2022 Pilotprogramme für wasserstoffbetriebene und batterieelektrische Busse mit New Flyer-Bussen umgesetzt.
Bemerkenswert ist, dass OCTA die größte Wasserstofftankstelle für Nahverkehrsbusse in den Vereinigten Staaten gebaut hat, was ihr Engagement für nachhaltigen Verkehr demonstriert.
- Major contract win for 50 zero-emission buses
- Added to Q4 2024 backlog
- Secured federal and local funding support
- Builds on 35-year partnership with OCTA
- Demonstrates market leadership with ZEVs in 150+ cities
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ST. CLOUD, Minn., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in zero-emission electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), today announced a contract from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for 50 New Flyer zero-emission buses.
The order consists of 40 Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses and 10 Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 40-foot battery-electric buses. The units were added to NFI’s Q4 2024 backlog and are supported by a combination of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and local funding.
OCTA plays a vital role in keeping Orange County moving, managing key transportation infrastructure for 3.2 million residents across 34 cities. The agency delivers more than 33 million passenger trips per year, providing safe, reliable, and innovative transit solutions across California’s third-largest county.
OCTA first launched a hydrogen fuel cell-electric pilot program in 2020 and a battery-electric pilot in 2022 – both powered by New Flyer buses. As part of this initiative, OCTA constructed the largest hydrogen fueling station for transit buses in the United States, demonstrating a strong commitment to next-generation technology.
“OCTA’s investment in advanced, high-performance transportation is a win for both Orange County and U.S. bus manufacturing,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. “Our partnership of nearly 35 years reflects New Flyer’s ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective and clean transit solutions that support economic growth, job creation, and energy efficiency for communities like Orange County.”
New Flyer’s technology is delivering real-world results for communities that value responsible investment and innovation. NFI is an industry leader in clean transportation, with zero-emission vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 150 cities across six countries. With over 220 million electric vehicle miles completed.
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 over 9,100 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motorcoaches), 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 100,000 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, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.
About New Flyer
New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.
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