LONDON, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- HEULIEZ BUS, the European
bus brand of CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI), announces the first important order for its new electric citybus range. TIDE
BUSS, one of Norway's largest people transport operators, has signed an order for the delivery
of 10, GX 437 ELEC models to operate in the city of Trondheim. Trondheim is well-known for being a pioneering hub for sustainable
transport with the largest running parc of electric buses in the country. According to the tender, the electric buses will be
delivered in the second quarter of 2019.
The fully-electric articulated GX 437 model developed by HEULIEZ BUS marks a significant step forward in the development of
clean and quiet transport for smart cities. It counts a strong competitive advantage in the electric bus market, offering high
quality standards, reliability and excellent performance. These lightweight, 18-meter citybuses, made of 100% stainless steel,
are equipped with Lithium Titanate Oxide batteries and a powerful 160/200KW electric motor. Energy is stored within the vehicle
to allow longer daily mileage without restrictions. Passenger capacity is also the market best for this new range of electric
citybuses, allowing for over 130 people on board in a single journey, in adherence to European regulations.
TIDE BUSS's order comes as a first demonstrative validation of the vehicle concept, following years of Research &
Development by HEULIEZ BUS in the field of citybus electrification, where significant investment has been made, particularly at
the Company's facility in Rorthais, France. HEULIEZ BUS's established experience in electric
powertrains has also seen the brand make a name for itself as a leader in the hybrid citybus segment in Continental Europe with
over 600 units having been put in service since 2013.
The forthcoming international Busworld exhibition taking place in Kortrijk, Belgium, will see
HEULIEZ BUS display its range of electric citybuses, including the new Bus Rapid Transit GX LINIUM model in a full electric
version.
CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) is a global leader in the capital goods sector
with established industrial experience, a wide range of products and a worldwide presence. Each of the individual brands
belonging to the Company is a major international force in its specific industrial sector: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and
Steyr for tractors and agricultural machinery; Case and New Holland Construction for earth moving equipment; Iveco for commercial
vehicles; Iveco Bus and Heuliez Bus for buses and coaches; Iveco Astra for quarry and construction vehicles; Magirus for
firefighting vehicles; Iveco Defence Vehicles for defence and civil protection; and FPT Industrial for engines and
transmissions. More information can be found on the corporate website: www.cnhindustrial.com
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