The order is scheduled to be delivered to ABC Companies in the third and fourth quarters of 2021 for resale into the U.S.
Watch here to learn more about the ABC Companies diesel to electric repower program. This unique program lowers the barriers to electrifying your fleet while bringing new life and revenue opportunities to your existing vehicles.
With a range up to 200 miles, the repowered coach provides riders with the ultimate passenger experience offering clean, quiet, zero-emissions transport to their workplace, while taking numerous cars off the road.
Under the new agreement, ABC will distribute the manufacturer’s Vicinity heavy-duty vehicles throughout the western U.S., from Texas to California.
The battery packs will be used to repower popular models offered by ABC Companies and Lightning eMotors.
The Specialty Vehicles and Technologies division is primed to support recovery, sustainability, and future growth of the motorcoach and related industries.
The order includes a mix of new vehicles manufactured by Lightning eMotors, as well as new zero-emission powertrain systems developed by Lightning to be upfit by ABC Companies into customers’ previously operated vehicles.
An additional 10 units will be shipped to the U.S. in the first half of 2021. The all-electric CX45E will then be delivered to two North American customers.
The motorcoach-specific electric repower kits are designed to lower barriers to zero emissions travel for coach operators.
Operator “tagged” and custom versions of the video will soon be available for purchase by ABC customers using all or a portion of the CLEANS products and services.