Long Beach Transit (LBT) has ordered 30 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot buses from New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of NFI Group.
Serving southeastern Los Angeles County and northwestern Orange County, LBT operates across a 100-square-mile area, completing over 6.9 million service miles annually and delivering more than 17 million passenger trips.
This latest contract builds on a nearly 30-year relationship between LBT and New Flyer, during which more than 300 buses have been delivered.
Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI said:New Flyer has partnered with Long Beach Transit for nearly 30 years, delivering over 300 buses, and we are thrilled to continue this meaningful collaboration. This latest order showcases LBT’s commitment to innovative vehicles that leverage cutting-edge technologies for superior performance, furthering their transition to greener alternatives.
The Xcelsior CHARGE NG bus incorporates high-energy batteries for extended range and reliability, advanced battery packaging for easier maintenance and installation, and a lightweight electric traction drive system capable of recovering up to 90% of braking energy.
These technologies will support Long Beach Transit’s efforts to reduce emissions and transition to next-generation vehicles.
