In taking over the sales and distribution of Setra, Daimler said it is making a clear statement to the U.S. and Canadian bus markets.
With this step, the transition of the North American Setra bus business from MCI to REV Coach is complete.
New General Distributor REV Coach LLC will start selling Setra motorcoaches in January 2018.
The models covered by the distribution rights agreement were the Setra S 407 and S 417 motor coaches, introduced by Daimler in North America in 2003.
The new facility is the centerpiece of a $22.7 million investment expected to bring a significant positive impact across a number of key business operations for FCCC to expand its facilities and capabilities and enhance its operations.
MobilityX will provide mobility and transportation focused startup companies access to experienced mentors from Capital Factory and Daimler executives, who will give valuable feedback and make introductions to other industry executives.
Funds will be distributed through the United Way to local organizations in need.
New York’s Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority exercised options under an existing contract for 20 60-foot heavy-duty Xcelsior articulated clean diesel buses. Meanwhile, Daimler Buses North America assigned to New Flyer its contract with Seattle’s King County Metro Transit to build up to 381 Xcelsior heavy-duty 35- and 40-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses.
In the last two years, New Flyer has delivered 385 low-floor 40-foot CNG buses and recently built 90 40-foot Xcelsior clean diesel buses — both fleets currently operating in New York. In July 2012, NYCT assigned a contract they held with Daimler Buses North America Inc. to New Flyer to build an additional 74 40-foot CNG buses.
The move follows the recent acquisition of the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for Setra motorcoaches from Daimler Buses, where Scully was formerly chief commercial officer.