New Flyer of America has received its largest hydrogen fuel cell bus order to date, signing a contract to deliver 108 Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ zero-emission buses to San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans) in California.
The 40-foot buses will contribute to SamTrans’ transition to a zero-emission fleet, replacing diesel buses and supporting California’s goal of reaching 100% zero-emission transit by 2040.
The project is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), California’s HVIP vouchers, and local funds. It also aims to help the US reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030.
Tasha Bartholomew, Communications Manager, SamTrans said:Our zero-emission fleet demonstrates SamTrans’ commitment towards reducing the impact of transportation on air quality and our climate by reducing greenhouse gases in our communities, which further supports our mission to provide safe, equitable and sustainable transportation for our riders.
With this order, New Flyer’s fleet for SamTrans will grow to over 200 buses, including 27 existing zero-emission models.
Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI said:Our partnership with SamTrans spans nearly 35 years. During that time, New Flyer has delivered more than 175 buses, 27 of which were zero-emission. The technology advancements included in this next-generation vehicle will drive a high level of performance while delivering a reduction in environmental impact and improvements to air quality for the community.
