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Endera Supplies SP+ With 8 Electric Shuttle Buses

The company customized the shuttles to ensure a perfect fit into the Aladdin parking facility, which has stringent height restrictions for its access gates.

by METRO Staff
June 23, 2021
Endera Supplies SP+ With 8 Electric Shuttle Buses

SP+ is a technology driven mobility solutions company that sought a superior electrification partner to fit their needs in San Diego.

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Endera will supply SP+ with eight fully electric shuttle buses at the San Diego International Airport to replace an older LPG fleet. 

“The clean transportation revolution is occurring in San Diego with Endera’s second-ever 100% fleet swap at the San Diego International Airport and the first for an off-airport client. This fleet swap will provide four 25kW chargers and four 50kW chargers along with customized shuttles. Endera will also be supplying SP+ with Endera Go and Endera Transit platforms for full access to ridership data, fleet performance, and reporting through the customer dashboard,” said John Walsh, Endera’s CEO.

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SP+ is a technology driven mobility solutions company that sought a superior electrification partner to fit their needs in San Diego. Endera customized the shuttles to ensure a perfect fit into the Aladdin parking facility, which has stringent height restrictions for its access gates. To accommodate these height restrictions, Endera commissioned a custom HVAC system to develop the exact shuttles needed. Endera partnered with SP+ throughout the entire vehicle specification process, from the design to the financing of their fleet.

By partnering with Endera, SP+ is forecasts savings on maintenance costs and a 60% reduction on fuel costs. SP+ will benefit from better service to their fleets with minimal downtime. The customized fleet along with ridership data and fleet performance will aid SP+ in continuing to uphold their goals by enhancing the consumer experience with superior electrification solutions.

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