HVIP Funding Awards up to $110,000 Towards the Initial Cost of the
Blue Bird All American Electric Bus
COLTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently announced that the
Blue Bird All American RE bus qualifies for their HVIP Incentive
program. This program is intended to encourage and accelerate the
deployment of Zero-Emission trucks and buses.
The program awards up to $95,000 per bus plus an additional $15,000 for
vehicles located in disadvantaged communities and $10,000 for the first
three (3) vouchers in any fleet for a total of $120,000. The program
currently has over $19 million in funding for this fiscal year, with
$32.6 million added this month, which more than covers all existing
requests with additional funds coming in early 2018.
According to the California
HVIP website, vehicle dealers and distributors who are eligible for
the program work directly on the buyer’s behalf to reduce the initial
cost of the vehicles they wish to purchase.
“School districts, as well as school bus Contractor fleets, will see a
huge benefit from this program,” said John Landherr, president of A-Z
Bus Sales in California. “As the authorized Blue Bird dealer for
California, we apply for the funding on the buyer’s behalf, making the
process seamless.”
The Blue Bird All American Electric RE integrates an ADOMANI/EDI
drivetrain and vehicle control software and telematics, delivering
zero-emissions driving with outstanding vehicle performance and torque.
The all-electric drivetrain system changes the 150kwh battery system in
under 8 hours using a Level 2 charger while providing up to a 100 mile
range.
“As the only manufacturer with a Type D Electric school bus in the
market, we are thrilled to qualify for the California HVIP program,”
said Phil Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. “The
exclusive drivetrain offered on these buses is a proven technology, with
over 2.5 million miles of driving in multiple applications. We are
confident that customers will enjoy this new bus, all while producing
zero emissions!”
Blue Bird unveiled the All American Electric RE bus and Micro Bird G5
Electric bus at the STN tradeshow in July 2017, as well as the Vision
Electric Type C bus at the NAPT tradeshow in November of 2017. All of
these buses will start production in 2018. For those interested in
learning more, please contact A-Z Bus Sales for more information by
visiting their website at http://www.a-zbus.com.
About Blue Bird Corporation: Celebrating its 90th year
in business, Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is the leading independent
designer and manufacturer of school buses, with more than 550,000 buses
sold since its formation in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses in
operation today. Blue Bird’s longevity and reputation in the school bus
industry have made it an iconic American brand. Blue Bird distinguishes
itself from its principal competitors by its singular focus on the
design, engineering, manufacture and sale of school buses and related
parts. As the only manufacturer of chassis and body production
specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is
recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety,
product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and drivability.
In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel
applications with its propane-powered and compressed natural gas-powered
school buses. Blue Bird manufactures school buses at two facilities in
Fort Valley, Georgia. Its Micro Bird joint venture operates a
manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. Service and
after-market parts are distributed from Blue Bird’s parts distribution
center located in Delaware, Ohio. For more information on Blue Bird’s
complete line of buses, visit www.blue-bird.com.
About A-Z Bus Sales: Founded in 1976, A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. is a
transportation dealer-distributor serving the education, government,
public sector, commercial and private fleet markets with a broad
portfolio of bus and fire apparatus solutions. The employee-owned
company specializes in green alternative fuel products, and provides
sales, service, parts, and financing for both new and pre-owned buses.
Headquartered in Colton, California the company has multiple sales and
service locations serving California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. For
more information, visit http://www.a-zbus.com.
About ADOMANI/EDI: ADOMANI, Inc. is a provider of zero-emission electric
and hybrid vehicles and replacement drivetrains that is focused on
reducing the total cost of vehicle ownership. ADOMANI helps fleet
operators unlock the benefits of green technology and address the
challenges of traditional fuel price instability and local, state and
federal environmental regulatory compliance. ADOMANI along with their
technology partner EDI designs, manufactures, and installs advanced
zero-emission electric and hybrid drivetrain systems for use in new
school buses and medium to heavy-duty commercial fleet vehicles.
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