PORTERVILLE, Calif., June 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (TSX-V: GPV ) (OTCQX:GPVRF) (“GreenPower”) announces that it has received an order for two EV Star All-Electric Min–eBuses from the University of California San Francisco (“UC San Francisco”), San Francisco’s second-largest employer.
To meet the University of California (UC) system’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2025, UC San Francisco must reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all ten campuses, including tackling emissions from the UC owned transportation fleet.
The EV Star is an all–electric, emissions–free, 25-foot bus that seats up to 19 people, with an operational range of 125 – 200 miles on one charge and a lifetime of over 20 years. The EV Star can also be configured to accommodate wheelchairs or mobility aids. GreenPower has ten EV Stars well into production, which are expected to be completed this summer.
“We are excited to be helping UC San Francisco achieve their sustainability objectives with the added benefits of a quiet ride and reduced costs. The EV Star is perfectly suited for University and College campus use because of its small size and low purchase price,” said Brendan Riley, President. “We also have the opportunity for additional sales of EV Stars to UC San Francisco and other Universities in North America later this year.”
About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, and a double decker. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric buses that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions. GreenPower integrates global suppliers for key components, such as Siemens or TM4 for the drive motors, Knorr for the brakes, ZF for the axles and Parker for the dash and control systems. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. For further information go to www.greenpowerbus.com
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For further information contact:
GreenPower Motor Company Brendan Riley, President (510) 910-3377
Elevator Communications, LLC John Reed, Media Relations (415) 846-4862
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