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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
New zero-emission bus arrives in Winnipeg
A new zero-emission bus is seen in Winnipeg on August 7, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) Winnipeg has become the first Canadian city to have a zero-emission articulated bus as part of its public transit fleet. On Thursday, the city showed off a new 60-foot bus that will be hitting the streets and picking up passengers next week. It is the first of 16 zero-emission buses the city has ordered. The cost is being shared by all three levels of government through a cost-sharing program that has since ended. Mayor Scott Gillingham said if the program returned, the city would consider ordering more of the buses. 'If the federal government would come out with another similar program, or the province of Manitoba comes out with another transit program specific to purchasing and helping the city to purchase zero-emission buses, then we would certainly look into that and continue that,' he said. The buses are built by New Flyer, and cost twice as much as regular diesel buses. The city has also ordered a combination of battery-electric buses and fuel-cell battery-electric buses to be used in its bus fleet.
Global News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Global News
Winnipeg to introduce Canada's first articulated battery-electric bus
The complete overhaul of Winnipeg's transit system was only the beginning. The city announced Thursday that it's making another notable change to the transit experience by launching its first 60-foot, zero-emission bus (ZEB) into service next week. The introduction of the new vehicle makes Winnipeg the first Canadian city with an articulated battery-electric bus in service. The bus, the city said, is set to be the first of many, with a total of eight ZEBs expected to be in full service by the end of 2025. Mayor Scott Gillingham said the buses, which are locally built, will be in limited service for the first 30 days, only appearing on city streets on weekdays during the morning rush and early afternoons. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The first 60‑foot electric buses in Canada will roll out right here in Winnipeg, and they're being built by New Flyer,' Gillingham said. Story continues below advertisement 'This is a big step toward a cleaner, more sustainable fleet, while continuing to balance affordability and reliability for riders.' The 60-foot buses are known as articulated or 'bendy' buses. The city also has smaller, 40-foot ZEBs that will hit local roads in future. 'Investing in cleaner, more efficient public transit is essential to building sustainable communities,' Winnipeg South Centre MP Ben Carr said. 'With the arrival of Winnipeg's first 60-foot zero-emission bus, our city is making transit history and leading the way in Canada's shift to sustainable transportation. This milestone marks an important step in reducing emissions, improving air quality, and making life better for Winnipeggers.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Tariffs make transit buses more expensive
This story was originally published on Smart Cities Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Smart Cities Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: The cost of transit buses is increasing due to tariffs, NFI Group President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Soubry said during the company's 2025 second-quarter earnings call Friday. Tariffs are being passed along to customers on both current and future contracts. Demand remains strong for New Flyer, NFI's North American transit bus manufacturer, which reported a $13.5 billion backlog of orders, equaling more than 16,000 "equivalent units." The company defines a 60-foot articulated transit bus as two buses and all others as a single unit. The first half of this year saw increasing orders for internal combustion engine buses and a 'slight decline' in the percentage of zero-emission buses on order, Soubry said, which 'we think reflects the new U.S. administration's platform and customer procurement activity.' Dive Insight: The cost of new transit buses soared 68% from 2021 to today, Soubry said, with the average selling price for heavy-duty transit buses up 2.7% year-over-year. 'We were directly impacted by tariffs on the imports of steel and aluminum to the U.S. and Canada' during the second quarter, Soubry said. Moreover, the impact of tariffs is unpredictable, he explained. 'It's changing every bloody day,' Soubry said. 'A tariff yesterday was X on one country, and now it's Y,' he said. 'So you can just imagine how fluid the thing is.' He said the company is working with its customers on existing orders to negotiate and amend contracts to reflect tariff costs. Last year, the Federal Transit Administration reminded agencies using federal funds to procure transit buses that they can ask the FTA for additional funds and can amend certain contracts to cover price increases. The FTA said in a July 25 press release it will now allow transit agencies to change federally funded zero-emission projects to low-emissions technology, which could include vehicles or infrastructure. 'That's the first time we've seen that,' Soubry said. Soubry praised the FTA's funding announcements under the new administration. The U.S. Department of Transportation made $1.5 billion in grants available through the FTA's Buses and Bus Facilities and Low or No Emission bus grant programs in May and is keeping overall apportionments the same as last year. 'This strong funding support should make for another positive year in the Low or No Emission Grant Program where NFI was the named partner on nearly $340 million awards in 2024,' Soubry said. Recommended Reading US DOT opens $1.5B funding round for transit buses and bus facilities Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Upturn
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
NFI subsidiary New Flyer awarded 46 bus order from Las Vegas RTC
New Flyer further enhances RTC's fleet, exclusively comprised of NFI's advanced vehicles ST. CLOUD, Minn., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), today announced a firm award from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) for 46 Xcelsior® CNG 40-foot transit buses. The purchase was supported by Federal Transit Administration funds and comes from options included in a contract which were added to New Flyer's backlog in the first quarter of 2025 for up to 129 Xcelsior® CNG 40-foot transit buses. The Xcelsior CNG buses in this order emit 90% less nitrogen oxide (NOx) than diesel engines and meets particulate matter without the need of a filter. This leads to cleaner, more breathable air for communities that implement them. 'New Flyer takes great pride in our 30-year history of excellence with RTC and looks forward to continuing this partnership in the years ahead,' said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. 'RTC's current fleet consists entirely of NFI Group buses, operating ARBOC and Alexander Dennis buses in addition to New Flyer, which reaffirms the value our vehicles deliver for the agency and the citizens of Southern Nevada every day.' RTC is responsible for the oversight and expansion of transit, roadways, traffic management, transportation design, construction projects, and regional planning efforts in Southern Nevada through the Southern Nevada Strong Regional Plan. RTC Transit is a subsidiary of RTC that provides services in and around Clark County, Nevada, which has a population of more than 2.3 million people and includes the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City. Today, NFI supports growing North American cities solutions through its mobility solution ecosystem, which includes buses and coaches; infrastructure; parts and service; technology; workforce development and training; and vehicle financing. NFI also operates the Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC), the first and only innovation lab of its kind dedicated to advancing bus and coach technology and providing workforce development. Since opening in late 2017, the VIC has hosted over 540 interactive events, welcoming 11,600 industry professionals for EV and infrastructure training. About NFI Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. With nearly 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motorcoaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (referring to propulsion systems that do not utilize internal combustion engines, such as trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol News and information is available at and About New Flyer New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at . Forward-Looking Statement This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to expected future events and financial and operating results of NFI that involve risks and uncertainties. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations as projected in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including market and general economic conditions (including as a result of tariffs and other trade measures) and economic conditions of and funding availability for customers to purchase buses and to purchase parts or services (including as a result of recent U.S. policy developments); customers may not exercise options to purchase additional buses; the ability of customers to suspend or terminate contracts for convenience; production may be delayed or production rates may be decreased as a result of ongoing and future supply chain disruptions and shortages of parts and components, shipping and freight delays, and disruption to and shortage of labor supply; and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in the materials filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available on SEDAR at Due to the potential impact of these factors, NFI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law. For media inquiries, please contact: Melissa Schnee P: 385.910.6861 [email protected]
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NFI subsidiary New Flyer awarded 46 bus order from Las Vegas RTC
ST. CLOUD, Minn., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), today announced a firm award from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) for 46 Xcelsior® CNG 40-foot transit buses. The purchase was supported by Federal Transit Administration funds and comes from options included in a contract which were added to New Flyer's backlog in the first quarter of 2025 for up to 129 Xcelsior® CNG 40-foot transit buses. The Xcelsior CNG buses in this order emit 90% less nitrogen oxide (NOx) than diesel engines and meets particulate matter without the need of a filter. This leads to cleaner, more breathable air for communities that implement them. 'New Flyer takes great pride in our 30-year history of excellence with RTC and looks forward to continuing this partnership in the years ahead,' said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. 'RTC's current fleet consists entirely of NFI Group buses, operating ARBOC and Alexander Dennis buses in addition to New Flyer, which reaffirms the value our vehicles deliver for the agency and the citizens of Southern Nevada every day.' RTC is responsible for the oversight and expansion of transit, roadways, traffic management, transportation design, construction projects, and regional planning efforts in Southern Nevada through the Southern Nevada Strong Regional Plan. RTC Transit is a subsidiary of RTC that provides services in and around Clark County, Nevada, which has a population of more than 2.3 million people and includes the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City. Today, NFI supports growing North American cities solutions through its mobility solution ecosystem, which includes buses and coaches; infrastructure; parts and service; technology; workforce development and training; and vehicle financing. NFI also operates the Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC), the first and only innovation lab of its kind dedicated to advancing bus and coach technology and providing workforce development. Since opening in late 2017, the VIC has hosted over 540 interactive events, welcoming 11,600 industry professionals for EV and infrastructure training. About NFI Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. With nearly 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motorcoaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (referring to propulsion systems that do not utilize internal combustion engines, such as trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol News and information is available at and About New Flyer New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at Forward-Looking Statement This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to expected future events and financial and operating results of NFI that involve risks and uncertainties. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations as projected in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including market and general economic conditions (including as a result of tariffs and other trade measures) and economic conditions of and funding availability for customers to purchase buses and to purchase parts or services (including as a result of recent U.S. policy developments); customers may not exercise options to purchase additional buses; the ability of customers to suspend or terminate contracts for convenience; production may be delayed or production rates may be decreased as a result of ongoing and future supply chain disruptions and shortages of parts and components, shipping and freight delays, and disruption to and shortage of labor supply; and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in the materials filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available on SEDAR at Due to the potential impact of these factors, NFI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law. For media inquiries, please contact: Melissa Schnee P: 385.910.6861 Melissa_Schnee@ For investor inquiries, please contact: Stephen King P: 204.792.1300 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
