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ANAHEIM, CA – Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ:PEV), a manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty transit buses and medium-duty vehicle electrification, has delivered a Z400 all-electric, zero-emission shuttle bus to the City of Grand Terrace, marking a notable advancement in the city’s sustainable transportation initiatives. The electric service vehicle, based on a Ford (NYSE:) E-450 chassis and powered by Phoenix Motorcars, was partially funded by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s VW Program, which supports California’s efforts to reduce vehicular pollution by replacing older gas and diesel buses.
The City of Grand Terrace has expressed pride in acquiring the electric bus through the Volkswagen (ETR:) Environmental Mitigation Trust, emphasizing its commitment to environmental stewardship. The bus is designed to cater to the transportation needs of senior and disabled residents, providing access to essential services and events while contributing to cleaner air quality. Operated by a dedicated member of the city’s transportation team, the bus is a testament to Grand Terrace’s dedication to eco-friendly and reliable transportation solutions.
Equipped with a 105-kWh battery pack, the Phoenix Z400 shuttle offers a range of up to 115 miles and can be fully charged in two to three hours using a 50-kW Level III charger. According to the company, the electric shuttle could reduce annual atmospheric emissions by approximately 61 tons per vehicle, alongside significant reductions in maintenance and fuel costs.
Thomas Allen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Phoenix and a Grand Terrace native, expressed his enthusiasm for contributing to his hometown’s air quality improvement efforts. He highlighted the Phoenix Z400’s lower total cost of ownership as a justification for the city’s investment in zero-emission transportation.
Phoenix Motor Inc. boasts over a decade of experience in medium-duty vehicle electrification, with over 4 million all-electric miles driven on its systems. The company’s CEO, Denton Peng, reiterated the importance of electric shuttle adoption for meeting California’s climate action goals and positioned Phoenix as a leading shuttle provider in the state.
This delivery is part of Phoenix’s broader mission to design, develop, and manufacture electric vehicles and technologies for the commercial EV market, including a range of electric vehicles and chargers. The information in this article is based on a press release statement.
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