MCI ships first electric bus from North Dakota facility
The manufacturer says that it has invested in labour as well as infrastructure at the Pembia plant in recent months to ensure its electric buses hit the streets. Specifically, MCI invested in chargers, storage areas, and commissioning areas, and extensive training.
“We are pleased to see these first electric coaches come off the assembly line in Pembina following a significant investment in training and infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. “Thank you to the over 120 team members at Pembina for your determination and dedication to MCI over the past few years. I look forward to welcoming more team members as we continue serving our customers.”
“MCI officially opened its Pembina facility in 1963, marking their entrance into the U.S. coach market,” said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer of NFI. “Since then, this facility has manufactured and delivered our market-leading products to our customers. I am thrilled that they delivered their first electric coach today, showcasing our evolution as a company and our commitment to clean and sustainable transportation solutions.”
Since launching its first battery-electric luxury coach in the North American market in 2021, MCI has made strides in the bus and coach industry. However, parent company NFI wanted to halt operations at the Pembina facility by 2025. In a strategic move to keep the production momentum of bus coaches alive, the company says it is still committed to making significant improvements to meet the demand for MCI coaches with the Pembina facility.
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