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NewsJune 8, 2020

WAVE installs wireless charging system for Ore. transit operation

The system will wirelessly charge two remanufactured Zero Emission Propulsion System buses from Complete Coach Works, with an additional two vehicles being added later this year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2018

CCW lands contract to convert 3 Calif. buses to all-electric

When completed, Montebello Bus Lines' buses will include new CCW ZEPS electric-drive systems, electric air compressors, and more.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2017

CCW hosts facility tour for Calif. Transit Association attendees

Attendees were escorted by CCW key personnel in a 50-passenger tram through several production areas, which included welding, fabrication, engine repowering, and other work areas that spotlighted full bus rehabilitation, accident repairs, electrification processes, and aftersales service.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2017

Washington State converts to electric buses with ZEPS

Adoption of Complete Coach Works' Zero Emission Propulsion System is part of Washington's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and focus on electrical energy.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 31, 2017

[Photos] GTrans deploys zero-emission electric buses into service

Gardena, Calif.'s GTrans held a ceremony to commemorate the launch of five re-powered CCW zero-emission propulsion system battery-electric buses. On hand were Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Commissioner of the California Energy Commission Janea Scott, and more.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2016

CCW wins contract to convert 4 Calif. buses to all-electric ZEPS system

This contract comes on the heels of a project CCW completed in December 2015 for GTrans, in which one gasoline hybrid bus was converted to ZEPS technology.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2016

CCW upgrades ZEPS electric battery pack

The increase from 311 kWh to 375 kWh comes with no weight penalty, with the pack still weighing less than 4,000 pounds, maintaining ZEPS’ status as the industry’s lightest electric battery system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

CCW delivers ZEPS electric buses with WAVE tech. to Texas

WAVE technology transfers power through the air, from embedded charging pad placed in the pavement to the vehicle's undercarriage seven to eight inches above, minimizing the need for on-board power storage.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2016

CCW delivers 21st ZEPS electric bus to IndyGo

The remanufactured ZEPS bus is rebuilt with lightweight flooring, low resistance tires, and energy-efficient heating and cooling, while ensuring a reach of 130 mile range on a single battery charge.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2016

IndyGo receives 21st electric bus, completes solar array installation

CCW's Zero Emission Propulsion Systems (ZEPS) were built on 2000 and 2001 model year diesel buses and repowered with lithium-ion batteries that reach up to 130 mile range on a single charge.

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