Phoenix Motorcars will be the supplier of electric drivetrains for all zero-emission shuttle and school buses built by Forest River.
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.
The company will mark its return with a nearly 7,000 square-foot booth, showcasing a range of vehicles suitable for a variety of public and private sector transportation providers.
The new paratransit buses are 2016 Starcraft Allstars on Ford E-450 chassis. The minibuses are 2016 El Dorado National-Aero Elite 320 on Ford F-550 chassis.
Starcraft Bus, Elkhart Coach and Glaval Bus finished first, second and third, respectively.
The company has purchased and sold more Ford E-Series chassis than any other bus manufacturer in North America since 2006.
Has purchased and sold more Ford E350/E450 and most recently F550/F650 bus chassis than any other bus manufacturer in America.
