NFI’s subsidiary, Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has delivered three battery-electric MCI J4500 CHARGE coaches to Roberts Hawaii.
With this delivery, Roberts Hawaii has become the first US operator to use the MCI J4500 CHARGE zero-emission coach in tour and charter operations.
This purchase was supported by funding from the Hawaii State Energy Office and the Hawaii Department of Health through the Diesel Replacement Rebate Program.
Hawai‘i State Chief Energy Officer Mark B. Glick said;Hawai‘i has a long history of firsts when it comes to clean energy, so we are thrilled to assist Roberts Hawai‘i to become the first operator in the country to use fully electric motor coaches for tour and charter operations.
The Diesel Replacement Rebate program administered by the Hawai‘i State Energy Office is helping local businesses transition their fleets to clean, zero-emission options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the state’s ambitious clean energy and climate goals.
Roberts Hawaii will initially deploy the electric coaches for guided city tours to the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor and will make the coaches available to charter services.
The 45-foot, 56-passenger vehicles are equipped with modern passenger amenities and a 360° camera system to enhance safety.
They are powered by American-made, high-energy batteries that have been designed to deliver long-range, quiet highway driving.
