The HVIP program was created by the California Air Resources Board to speed the early market introduction of clean, low-carbon hybrid and electric vehicles and is administered and implemented through a partnership with CALSTART.
CALSTART is a member-supported organization of more than 140 firms, fleets and agencies worldwide dedicated to supporting a growing high-tech, clean transportation industry that cleans the air, creates jobs, cuts imported oil and reduces global warming emissions.
The base HVIP voucher amount is $95,000 per bus. Additional rebate incentives are available for bus fleets operating in disadvantaged communities ($15,000), purchase of rapid chargers ($20,000), extended warranties ($2,000) and an additional $10,000 per bus applied to the first three purchases of electric buses.
The Xcelsior XE35 and XE40 battery-electric buses feature:
- A New Flyer integrated energy storage system ranging from an approximate 100 to 300 kWh of on-board power.
- A Siemens electric drive system.
- The ability to receive a partial recharge using a regenerative braking system, which is ideally suited for the typical start-and-stop duty cycle of a transit bus.
- Proven electric subsystems and accessories currently available on the Xcelsior® hybrids.
- Depot charging capability and en-route rapid charging capability.
- With the absence of a traditional engine, customers will notice a significantly quieter ride.
- Zero-Emissions, and a savings of approximately 100 to 160 tons of greenhouse gas per year
To ensure consistent and dependable support of industry-leading transit buses in California, New Flyer operates an aftermarket parts facility in Fresno, Calif. and a completion and service facility in Ontario, Calif.
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