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Foothill Transit Adds 13 Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Buses

This follows the news of Foothill Transit’s initial order of 20 fuel cell-electric buses, which was announced in October. 

by Staff
November 9, 2021
Foothill Transit Adds 13 Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Buses

Foothill Transit and NFI Group Inc. subsidiary New Flyer of America announced signing at the 2021 APTA TRANSform Conference & Expo.

Photo: New Flyer

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New Flyer of America Inc. announced it has received an additional contract from Foothill Transit for 13 zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses, according to the company's press release.

This order is supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds.

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This follows the news of Foothill Transit’s initial order of 20 fuel cell-electric buses, which was announced in October. 

“The zero-emission momentum created by Foothill Transit is undeniable, and we are proudly enabling the agency’s pursuit of sustainability through our long-range hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses,” said Paul Soubry, president and CEO, NFI. “This is yet another example of the robust approach needed to deploy zero-emission mobility at scale and entrenches NFI’s leadership in EVs and infrastructure that make it happen. With over 400 vehicles delivered or on order with Foothill Transit, we look forward to expanding the carbon-free footprint in California as we create more livable communities together.”

The Xcelsior CHARGE H2 orders are in addition to two of NFI’s Alexander Dennis E500 battery-electric double deck buses recently delivered to Foothill Transit.

“Our Xcelsior CHARGE H2 buses, developed by leveraging years of experience producing hydrogen fuel cell buses, are a game changer for North American operators,” said Chris Stoddart, president, North American Bus and Coach. “These buses – which can travel up to 350 miles on a single refueling – not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also deliver extended range, fast fill times, and no reduction in performance from beginning to end of life.”

The Xcelsior CHARGE H2 is a battery-electric vehicle using compressed hydrogen as an energy source and range extender. It requires only 6-20 minutes to refuel.

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