The combined entity will retain both market-leading brands and will operate under the leadership of New Flyer President Chris Stoddart.
The schedule includes a smaller coach, accessibility, and battery-electric propulsion options.
The company is focused on staying ahead of demographic changes with various advances, such as streamlining production and zero-emission technology.
The company's VP, marketing and product planning, tells METRO's James Blue about MCI's new coach, as well as its committment to innovation.
Both vehicles share coach systems technologies including electric, HVAC suspension, brakes, axles, frame, and body components.
MCI and parent New Flyer Industries Inc. held a special press event during the UMA 2018 EXPO on Monday, Jan. 8th. to review 2017 and plans for 2018 and beyond.
Deliveries of the Buy-America compliant, Altoona-tested clean-diesel coach are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2018. An all-electric version is also in development and will be released in 2020.
The announcements come as MCI marks one of its most newsworthy appearances at ABA’s Annual Meeting & Marketplace, Jan. 14 to Jan. 17 in Cleveland and UMA Expo, Feb. 26 to March 2 in St. Louis.
MCI's Brent Maitland "On the Bus" with METRO GM James Blue at BusCon 2015.
Company execs also discuss current areas of focus and announce sponsorship of the new eRating.Org Driver of the Month Award in conjunction with the Certification for Sustainable Transportation at the University of Vermont.
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