GP - GreenPower Announces First Order of Nano BEAST All-Electric School Buses for the New York Market | Benzinga
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.V., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ:GP) (TSXV:GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced its first orders for the Type A all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission Nano BEAST school bus for the New York market through its dealer Leonard Bus Sales.
"Today marks the next phase of GreenPower's entry into the New York school bus market," said Michael Perez, GreenPower's Vice President of School Bus, Contracts and Grants. "We have worked closely with Leonard Bus Sales to be on the state contract, meet the state specs and be listed by NYSERDA. School districts throughout the Empire State are looking forward to deploying GreenPower school buses when making the switch from NOx emitting diesel buses to a cleaner, safer ride for their students."
Chatham Central School District, a quintessential rural community in Upstate New York, has placed the first order for a GreenPower Type A Nano BEAST. Another Nano BEAST purpose-built school bus will serve as a demo vehicle that Leonard Bus Sales will use to introduce schools throughout the state to GreenPower's offerings of all-electric school buses.
"GreenPower's Nano BEAST, as well as the BEAST, are excellent options for school districts in New York that are making the switch from conventionally powered buses to battery electric," said Jon Leonard, President of Leonard Bus Sales. "The combination of GreenPower's purpose-built school buses and the unparalleled service and support provided by Leonard Bus Sales makes it very easy for school districts to begin transitioning their fleets to all-electric."
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