In this edition, we cover battery recycling and the latest from MARTA, CDTA, CUTRIC, and Coach Atlantic.
January 12, 2021: New Flyer completes battery recycling pilot with Li-Cycle; charges forward with mobility deployments across North America
New Flyer has announced successful completion of a battery recycling pilot program with partner Li-Cycle Corporation, North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycler. The pilot sustainably recycled over 3,200lbs of lithium-ion batteries, recovered critical resources for re-use in the battery supply chain, and produced minimal solid waste and zero liquid and air emissions.
MARTA advances ZEB deployment with New Flyer technology
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority recently ordered six Xcelsior CHARGE™ zero-emission buses to provide sustainable mobility to the greater Atlanta area. As more cities demand reduced GHG emissions and greater sustainability, New Flyer is meeting that need with comprehensive mobility solutions and workforce development at scale.
MCI powers team transport for Canadian Premier League of Soccer
Motor Coach Industries recently delivered seven new J4500 coaches to Coach Atlantic. The seven new coaches provided team transport for the Canadian Premier League, a professional soccer league in Canada, during a 2020 bubble tournament on the east coast.
New York’s CDTA expands sustainable transit with Xcelsior CHARGE buses from New Flyer
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is advancing its pursuit of an all-electric fleet by 2035. The CDTA's first four electric vehicles - New Flyer's zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE™buses - delivered January 2020 and provide sustainable mobility across the region, with each bus eliminating 85-175 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
"The buses performed as well as the manufacturer told us they would."
C-Tran deploys New Flyer's ‘Green Zone’ technology
Washington State's C-Tran has deployed new Green Zone technology on two buses proudly built by New Flyer. The feature automatically switches engines to battery power upon entry to designated Green Zones in Vancouver, Washington, immediately reducing emissions and fuel consumption. Congratulations, C-Tran, on leveraging clean technology for more breathable air!
New Flyer contributes to national ZEB dialogue led by CUTRIC
Today, New Flyer's David Warren, Director of Sustainable Transportation, will participate in CUTRIC's first Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Committee. The committee will establish a national forum ultimately seeking to support the federal goal of 5,000 ZEBs in Canada by 2024. Join CUTRIC from 1:00 - 4:00 PM EST for the latest in ZEB procurements across the country.
