New Flyer & Boston sign framework agreement for up to 460 electric buses
New Flyer has concluded a corresponding framework agreement with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for up to 460 electric buses, including a firm order for 80 units. In March, New Flyer had already concluded a framework agreement with the New York City Transit Authority (NYCT) which, among other things, provides for the delivery of up to 1,420 electric buses within five years.
In 2022, the city of Boston launched another initiative for electric buses, however, this was designed to replace all 700 school buses in the area with electric counterparts.
New Flyer will be delivering the Xcelsior Charge NG models, which we first reported on in 2021, when a fleet was ordered by Michigan and New York State. Since then, the buses have become significantly more widespread across North America, for example being ordered for use in Ohio and Toronto. Ohio even liked the buses so much, that another order was placed in 2023.
“The Xcelsior CHARGE NG incorporates the latest innovations of our battery-electric bus technology, which leads to a more efficient vehicle with longer range and better serviceability. The use of our proven Xcelsior platform will also make it easier for the MBTA to integrate these new vehicles into their fleet, due to the high commonality in training, parts, and service operations for the different propulsion options across the Xcelsior product family,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. “The 25-year relationship between New Flyer and the MBTA has included more than 1,200 bus deliveries and is built on a mutual commitment to providing innovative and forward-focused transit solutions for the people of Boston and its surrounding areas.”
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