The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), which offers public transit within the higher Columbus and central Ohio area, has exercised choices for eight battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses from New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of the NFI Group. The order additionally consists of 4 ABB depot chargers from NFI Infrastructure Options.
Supported by Federal Transit Administration funds, the order will broaden COTA’s zero-emission fleet to 10 New Flyer electrical buses, and advance the company’s plan to be diesel-free by 2025.
Launched in 2021, the Xcelsior CHARGE NG bus incorporates new batteries that reach vary as much as 13% in comparison with the earlier mannequin, protecting battery packaging designed to supply straightforward set up and easier serviceability, and a brand new light-weight electrical drive system that delivers as much as 90% vitality restoration.
“Since 2001, NFI has delivered over 165 transit buses to COTA. We at the moment are are enabling its transition to zero-emission with excessive efficiency buses and infrastructure,” mentioned Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach. “Our Xcelsior CHARGE NG is our most superior EV, that includes a light-weight traction system, providing prolonged vary, and incorporating as much as 525 kWh of [energy storage].”
Supply: New Flyer
