NFI announces first order of Enviro400EV electric double deck buses from Edinburgh’s Lothian Buses funded by SP Energy Netw...
June 28 2021 - 8:24AM
(TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or
the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer
and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced
that the BYD UK and Alexander Dennis Limited (“ADL”) electric
vehicle partnership, the UK’s leading electric bus producer, has
supplied four zero-emission BYD ADL Enviro400EV double deck buses
to Lothian Buses in Edinburgh. These buses have been funded as a
flagship project of SP Energy Networks’ £20m Green Economy Fund.
ADL is a subsidiary of leading independent
global bus manufacturer NFI, while BYD is a global leader in
batteries, energy management and electric mobility. SP Energy
Networks is part of the ScottishPower group, a Principal Partner
for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (“COP26”) to be
held in Glasgow in four months’ time. Through the Green Economy
Fund, SP Energy Networks is investing in the communities that it
serves to support the UK and Scottish governments’ green energy
ambitions.
“This flagship contract from Lothian Buses
supported by SP Energy Networks is a testament to the evolution
taking place in the world of zero-emission, battery-electric buses
and highlights NFI’s leadership position in driving that
transition,” said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive
Officer, NFI. “We are thrilled that these vehicles will showcase
the performance of the UK’s best electric bus, built by the ADL BYD
partnership, and on display for all participants of the COP26 in
Glasgow later this year.”
Nigel Serafini, Interim Managing Director at
Lothian Buses, said: “Across the last decade, Lothian has removed
around 15,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from our carbon footprint
through our fleet replacement strategies, and the introduction of
Edinburgh’s first fully electric double decker buses allows us to
continue on this journey, further reducing our impact on the
environment. These new buses are fitted with the most advanced zero
emissions technology and the introduction of these vehicles across
our Service 10 further cements our commitment to meet the
requirements of the Scottish Government and The City of Edinburgh
Council’s climate change strategies.”
Paul Davies, President and Managing Director of
ADL, said: “These new electric buses take our collaboration with
Lothian Buses to the next step by further reducing emissions and
improving air quality while continuing to reinvest in the Scottish
economy and local communities where we assemble our buses. The BYD
ADL partnership’s combination of BYD’s proven battery technology
and ADL’s world-class focus on vehicle specification ensures that
drivers, engineers and passengers alike will love these buses.”
Guy Jefferson, Chief Operating Officer at SP
Energy Networks, said: “This is an historic moment in Edinburgh’s
journey to Net Zero. The four new electric double decker buses will
serve one of the busiest bus routes in the capital and provide a
blueprint for other routes across the city. Edinburgh has ambitious
plans to be a leading UK Net Zero emissions city by 2030 but for
that to happen there needs to be big changes. The introduction of
this new technology will improve air quality and noise pollution
while supporting the city’s green recovery from the pandemic. We
are committed to collaborating with government and industry to
harness the knowledge, skills and resources we need to tackle
climate change.”
NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with
electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in
four countries. NFI offers the widest range of zero-emission
battery and fuel cell electric buses and coaches, and the Company’s
vehicles have completed over 40 million EV service miles.
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 8,000 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® (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 common
shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol
NFI. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com,
www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com,
www.alexander-dennis.com, and www.nfi.parts.
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 ADL media inquiries, please
contact:Jacqueline Anderson+44 7796 715
607Jacqueline.Anderson@alexander-dennis.com
For investor inquiries, please contact:Stephen
KingP: 204.224.6382Stephen.King@nfigroup.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available
at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9e2b17e7-2eb4-423a-b795-7cecbcaa72de
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