LARBERT, United Kingdom - NFI Group Inc. (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF), a prominent bus and coach manufacturer known for electric mass mobility solutions, announced through its subsidiary Alexander Dennis that its next-generation Enviro400EV electric double decker has set a new benchmark for efficiency in the Zemo Partnership’s zero-emission bus testing.
The vehicle achieved an average energy consumption of 0.67kWh/km across the UK Bus Cycle, which is a 10% improvement over its closest competitors.
The Zemo Partnership’s rigorous certification program, conducted at the UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground, is designed to ensure that public funds like the UK Government’s ZEBRA initiative and the Scottish Government’s ScotZEB fund are invested in verified zero-emission technologies.
The Enviro400EV excelled in the testing program, particularly impressing with its performance in urban conditions.
Equipped with a heavy-duty Voith Electrical Drive System and a future-proof battery supplied by Impact Clean Power Technology, the Enviro400EV has demonstrated a theoretical range of up to 620km (385 miles) on a single charge. This extended range is due to the vehicle's ability to utilize 88% of its 472kWh battery capacity, significantly lowering the total cost of ownership for operators.
Alexander Dennis also provides a comprehensive support package for the lifetime of the vehicle, including AD Connect telematics to monitor performance. Chris Gall, Alexander Dennis Group Engineering Director, emphasized the vehicle’s class-leading energy efficiency and the contribution of their engineering team in achieving these results.
The Enviro400EV's zero-emission certification also signifies that its greenhouse gas emissions, when charged with UK grid electricity, are 84% lower than those of a standard Euro VI diesel bus. This substantial reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions aligns with the growing environmental concerns and the push for sustainable transportation solutions.
To date, over 150 units of the next-generation Enviro400EV have been sold, with Stagecoach and Transdev among the first customers. Deliveries of the first completed vehicles are expected soon. NFI’s diverse portfolio includes a wide range of zero-emission vehicles, such as battery and fuel cell-electric buses, which have accrued over 150 million EV service miles globally.
This development is based on a press release statement and reflects the ongoing efforts by NFI and its subsidiaries to lead the transition to zero-emission public transportation.
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