LOS ANGELES, Nov. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (TSXV: GPV) (OTCQX: GPVRF)
(“GreenPower”) announces that Green Commuter has ordered three EV Star All-Electric Min–eBuses for deployment for Vanpooling and
Sharing services.
Green Commuter is an all-electric vanpool provider based in California that combines vanpooling, car sharing and
fleet replacement. Currently, Green Commuter’s fleet consists of the Tesla Model X.
“We were impressed with our test drive of GreenPower’s EV Star. As our company activates new vanpool
contracts with LA Metro and Victor Valley Transit, we are focused on offering an expanded fleet to attract more commuters. The EV
Star meets all of our requirements and gives us the opportunity to provide Zero-Emission Vehicle vanpool services to larger
groups,” said Gustavo Occhiuzzo, CEO of Green Commuter. “This means we can make an even greater environmental impact by
maximizing the use of our zero-emission fleet.”
“We are extremely excited to have a disruptive company like Green Commuter add our buses to their already
impressive fleet,” noted Brendan Riley, President of GreenPower. “During a test-drive with Green Commuter that I happened to be a
passenger on, Gustavo put the EV Star through its paces with rapid lane changes, cornering and emergency stops and in the process
showed off the amazing handling and braking characteristics of this vehicle.” When I asked him about the unconventional maneuvers,
he just said “This is how drivers will use the EV Star with a smile on his face.”
The EV Star is an all–electric, zero emission, 25-foot bus that seats up to 19 people or can be used to
transport cargo, with an operational range of 100 to 150 miles on a single charge. This versatile vehicle can be used for
micro-transit services, para-transit, vanpool, shuttle, school, employee transportation, tourist operations or cargo transport. The
EV Star is a great choice for cities, transit agencies and local organizations with a mandate to reduce emissions.
For further information contact:
Brendan Riley
President
(510) 910-3377
Ryne Shetterly
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
(909) 954-7530
About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor vehicles, including transit
buses, school buses, shuttles, and a double decker. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric buses
that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions. GreenPower integrates global suppliers for key components,
such as Siemens or TM4 for the drive motors, Knorr for the brakes, ZF for the axles and Parker for the dash and control systems.
This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of
maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. For further information go to www.greenpowerbus.com
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