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GreenPower delivers 18 more EV Stars

Green Commuter previously ordered 103 EV Stars from GreenPower and by month’s end will have taken delivery of 51 units.

by Staff
June 9, 2020
GreenPower delivers 18 more EV Stars

GreenPower continues to leverage its flagship EV Star Platform with four distinct models serving the cargo, delivery, and microtransit markets.

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GreenPower Motor Company Inc. delivered the next tranche of 18 EV Stars to Green Commuter. Green Commuter is a Los Angeles-based shared mobility company that provides zero-emissions solutions for vanpools, employee transportation, and delivery vehicles.

Green Commuter previously ordered 103 EV Stars from GreenPower and by month’s end will have taken delivery of 51 units.

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GreenPower continues to leverage its flagship EV Star Platform with four distinct models serving the cargo, delivery, and microtransit markets. The EV Star is the only bus in its class that comes with a standard J1772 high power level 2 and CCS DC fast combo charge system, allowing for optimal flexibility in route planning for any duty cycle.

The bus is eligible for a base voucher of $90,000 from the California HVIP program and an additional voucher of $10,000 when the vehicle is operated in a disadvantaged community.

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