GreenPower Motor Company unveils BEAST, a new electric school bus
by CM Staff
GreenPower will begin initial deliveries of BEAST to customers under existing contracts in the coming weeks.
GreenPower’s zero-emission BEAST (Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation)
LOS ANGELES — On Aug. 31, GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of zero emission electric powered vehicles serving the cargo and delivery, shuttle, and school bus markets, announced the official launch and formal unveiling of the BEAST, a purpose built, all-electric, zero-emissions school bus. GreenPower will showcase the BEAST at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo at Booth #911, which runs from Aug. 31 through Sept. 1, 2021 in Long Beach, Calif. at the Long Beach Convention Center.
The BEAST (Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation), an all-electric 40 foot Type D battery electric school bus, delivers a range of up to 150 miles on a single charge via a 194kWh battery pack. The bus can seat up to 90 passengers with standard features that include: air ride suspension, ABS disk brakes and pass-through storage.
“The launch of the BEAST marks a significant milestone not only for GreenPower but for the industry,” said Brendan Riley, president of GreenPower. “GreenPower remains committed to providing innovative, technology forward, purpose-built vehicles, and our new BEAST vehicle is no exception. The youth of today are the future of our tomorrow, which is why we are humbly proud to bring such a world class offering to the market.”
GreenPower will begin initial deliveries to customers under existing contracts in the coming weeks, and hopes that the pace of these deliveries will increase significantly by the end of the year.
“The accelerated adoption of zero-emission school buses means a healthier and more sustainable environment for our children and communities. We are confident that the BEAST will drive the future of the all-electric school bus paradigm shift while providing parents the peace-of-mind knowing their children are safe and protected from diesel emissions and harmful noise pollution,” said Fraser Atkinson, CEO of GreenPower. “The BEAST will provide school districts with dramatic fuel cost savings, reduced operational costs and material progress towards reducing their carbon footprint.”
In anticipation of the growth in demand from President Biden’s Federal Infrastructure Plan, GreenPower increased its school bus production from 5 units per month to 10 units per month at the beginning of the year and expects to increase production rates over time as interest in zero-emission all-electric school buses accelerates rapidly.
