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ARBOC to Unveil Battery-Electric, Low-Floor Bus

The company will unveil the bus during a virtual event, explaining how the advanced technology works as well as infrastructure considerations.

by METRO Staff
February 19, 2021
ARBOC to Unveil Battery-Electric, Low-Floor Bus

 

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ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., will unveil its new battery-electric low-floor bus, the Equess CHARGE, on Feb. 26.

During the virtual unveiling event, ARBOC will explain how the advanced technology works, including infrastructure considerations and the benefits of battery-electric transit vehicles. NFI’s CEO and other industry professionals will also be in attendance.

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