A total of 150 EV Star Cab and Chassis units will be used to support Forest River’s new zero-emission product offerings.
Through the acquisition the company will add Champion Bus, Federal Coach, World Trans, Krystal Coach, ElDorado, and Goshen Coach.
Phoenix Motorcars will be the supplier of electric drivetrains for all zero-emission shuttle and school buses built by Forest River.
Held once again in Indianapolis, this year's event featured a look at AVs and electric vehicles, as well as new offerings from BYD, MCI, and Micro Bird Commercial.
All commercial buses will now come standard with an unprecedented five-year/100,000 mile warranty at no additional charge.
In collaboration with Rosco Vision Systems will install an automatic camera system that will provide rear video images to the driver to help them make informed safety and operational decisions.
“North America’s Biggest Bus Show” offers the largest quantity and widest variety of vehicle and products on the show floor, giving attendees the chance to see more than 60 vehicles.
METRO spoke to David Wright about some of the keys to the company’s success, and what challenges they are facing.
The agency is continuing to balance paratransit and ridership challenges with a growing fleet of clean-fuel vehicles.
The company has sold more Ford E-series chassis than other manufacturer since 2006.