NFYEF - NFI-XL Fleet team up to offer hybrid electric buses

Bus maker NFI Group's (NFYEF) unit ARBOC Specialty Vehicles and XL Fleet (XL) are collaborating to electrify ARBOC Freedom low-floor buses with the XL Hybrid electric propulsion system.The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are now available with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network.Through the partnership, 24-foot and 29-foot ARBOC low-floor bus models are available for the first time as hybrid electric units providing a cost-effective option.This strategic partnership will allow us to bring a new hybrid electric, accessible low-floor solution to operators who want to decrease their operating costs in a sustainable and equitable way,” said NFI and President and CEO Paul Soubry.The company said ARBOC has sold 39 vehicles with the XL Hybrid system installed so far in 2021.Source: Press Release

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NFI-XL Fleet team up to offer hybrid electric buses