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Foothill Transit Orders 19 ENC Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Buses
Foothill Transit currently operates a fleet of 359 buses, which includes zero-emission models.
May 26, 2023
The new Axess EVO-FC buses will contribute to Foothill’s commitment to operating a 100% zero-emissions bus fleet.
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ElDorado National (California) or ENC announced it has secured an order for 19 Axess EVO-FC hydrogen fuel-cell buses from Foothill Transit, according to the company's news release.
Foothill Transit currently operates a fleet of 359 buses, which includes zero-emission models, and serves Southern California’s San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, including Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles.
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The new Axess EVO-FC buses will contribute to Foothill’s commitment to operating a 100% zero-emissions bus fleet.
Powered by the BAE Systems Gen3 electric propulsion system, the Axess EVO-FC delivers a range of up to 400 miles, refuels in 12-20 minutes and the only emission is water.
“The Axess EVO-FC is the perfect addition to Foothill Transit’s zero-emissions fleet,” said Mike Ammann, VP of Sales at ENC. “ENC continues to lead the industry in next-generation alternative fuel buses that help transit authorities across the country operate in a more sustainable way.”
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