ElDorado Nationwide (ENC), a subsidiary of REV Group, secured an order for 19 Axess EVO-FC hydrogen gasoline cell buses from California public transit supplier Foothill Transit. Foothill Transit presently operates a fleet of 359 buses, which incorporates zero-emission fashions, and serves Southern California’s San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, together with Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles.
The brand new Axess EVO-FC buses will contribute to Foothill’s ongoing dedication to working a 100% zero-emissions bus fleet.
Powered by a Plug Energy 125 kW Progen Gasoline Cell Engine and BAE Programs Gen3 electrical propulsion system, the Axess EVO-FC delivers a spread as much as 400 miles, refuels in 12-20 minutes and solely emits water. The physique construction is manufactured from 304 grade stainless-steel.
As a frontrunner in low or no emission expertise, ENC was the primary bus producer to finish the 12-year/500,000 miles FTA Altoona take a look at for a Hydrogen Gasoline Cell Electrical powered bus in 2018.
ENC has manufactured low ground and commonplace ground buses for over 45 years to public transit/paratransit, airport, and college transportation markets. All buses are crafted within the 227,000 square-foot, ISO 9001 licensed manufacturing facility in Riverside, California.