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Complete Coach Works Delivers Final Remanufactured Bus to Josephine Community Transit

September 23, 2020

 

 

 

 

Complete Coach Works Delivers Final Remanufactured Bus to Josephine Community Transit

 

 

RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) announced today it has made the final delivery to Josephine Community Transit (Josephine), located in Grants Pass Oregon, Josephine County. The project included supplying and rehabilitating two 35ft Gillig buses.

 

 

 

The project supports the City of Josephine and its efforts to enrich the passenger experience.  The work was completed at CCW’s headquarters in Riverside, CA. The job specifics included the installment of Cummins ISL Recon engines and rebuilt Allison transmissions. CCW also installed new floorings, ADA wheelchair ramps, driver seats, as well as updated interior and exterior LED lighting. In addition, the buses were painted a sleek and stylish blue to reflect Josephine’s branding.

 

“The buses look remarkable, just like brand new buses,” said Regional Sales Manager at CCW, Jim Paul. “These vehicles were not only economically convenient for Josephine Community Transit, but also helps sustain the environment for future generations.”

 

The rehabilitated buses are an efficient approach to acquire and extend the useful life of the buses well beyond the usual life expectancy, while at the same time saving a substantial amount of money. The cost of a rehabbed bus is a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new bus. The vehicles also enhance safety and offer improved vehicle reliability for years to come.

 

Scott Chancey, Transit Manager at Josephine Community Transit stated, “The delivery of these vehicles allows us to transition to larger heavy-duty transit vehicles at quicker than anticipated pace. This transition is critical for us to consistently provide good transit access through the urbanized areas of Josephine and Jackson County.”

 

“We are excited and honored to have been selected for the Josephine project. We value their business and relationship and look forward to the opportunity of working together again in the future. We are happy to be a part of the continued evolution of transit,” said Jim.

 

 

Complete Coach Works (CCW) is the largest bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company in the United States, with over 30 years in the transportation industry. A pioneer in the field of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicle technology, CCW has always worked to provide clean vehicles through innovative design and engineering, and it unveiled the world’s first remanufactured all-electric, battery-powered bus in 2012. For jobs of any size, CCW’s team of over 350 experts always provides cutting-edge products and exceptional customer service.

 

Josephine Community Transit is the provider of fixed route and paratransit services covering Josephine county and parts of Jackson County, which includes the incorporated communities of Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Rogue River, Gold Hill and Medford.

 

For more information, please contact Brad Carson at (800) 287-7253 or e-mail bradley@completecoach.com

 

 

Complete Coach Works Delivers Four Rehabbed Buses to Santa Cruz Metro

August 11, 2020

 

 

 

 

Complete Coach Works Delivers Four Rehabbed Buses to Santa Cruz Metro

 

 

RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) announced today it has made the final delivery to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz). The contract, which calls for the rehabilitation of four buses, was awarded late last year.

 

 

The work on the first two buses included repowering them from ISL engines to Cummins ISL-G Recon engines. The other two buses were repowered from John Deere CNG engines to Cummins ISL-G Recon engines. The new engines are certified and fully equipped with all emission components that meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resource Board emission standards. Additional work for all buses included installment of rebuilt Allison transmissions, new driver seats, reupholstered and repainted passenger inserts, internal/external LED lighting, new electric cooling systems, and complete rebuild of suspensions and axles. The buses were then repainted and decaled to reflect Santa Cruz’s branding.

 

The rehabilitations are part of Santa Cruz’s mission to enrich the passenger experience by delivering customers’ comfort and safety in a cost-effective manner. Aaron Timlick, Regional Sales Manager at CCW, shares, “It is very important that transit properties keep their buses reliable and in good condition for their passengers. We are appreciative that Santa Cruz has chosen CCW to be the company to help them maintain their high standard.”

Complete Coach Works looks forward to the completion of this project. “We appreciate the trust and confidence Santa Cruz has placed in us,” states Aaron Timlick. “The buses will provide years of dependable service.”

 

 

Complete Coach Works (CCW) is the largest U.S. bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company, and the leading provider of a vast array of transportation solutions with over 30 years of dedicated service in the transportation industry. CCW is a pioneer in the business and strives to continually provide cleaner air through innovative design and engineering, resulting in the world’s first and only remanufactured all-electric battery powered bus. Regardless of how small or large the job, CCW provides an exceptionally experienced team of over 350 experts committed to customer service and satisfaction.

 

Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz) was established in 1968. Santa Cruz provides fixed route and Highway 17 commuter service throughout Santa Cruz County, with limited service connecting to Monterey Salinas Transit at its Watsonville Transit Center and Santa Clara County, transporting more than 5 million passenger trips a year. Santa Cruz also operates Paracruz paratransit service to Santa Cruz County service, providing about 72,000 trips per year. Santa Cruz’s operating budget in FY19 was $52 million and was funded through a combination of farebox revenues, sales tax, and state and federal sources. Today it operates a fleet of 98 buses on 26 fixed routes. For more information, visit www.scmtd.com.

 

 

For more information, please contact Brad Carson at (800) 287-7253 or e-mail bradley@completecoach.com

 

CCW: Jim Paul Appointed to the Board of The Oregon Transit Association

August 11, 2020

 

 

 

Jim Paul Appointed to the Board of The Oregon Transit Association

 

 

RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) is pleased to announce that its Regional Sales Manager, Jim Paul, has been appointed to the board of directors of The Oregon Transit Association.   Following a unanimous vote by the OTA Board, Jim became a representative of private, for-profit members on behalf of Complete Coach Works.

 

 

According to the Bylaws of The Oregon Transit Association, transportation is a vital public service that provides many economic, social, and environmental benefits. A wide variety of organizations deliver accessible transportation services to Oregon’s residents and visitors, thereby creating mobility in different, but effective ways. The purpose of the Association is to assist members in the development and improvement of efficient, safe, and convenient transportation services.

 

“CCW is proud The Oregon Transit Association has appointed Jim as one of its members to serve on its board. Jim is an excellent sales representative and outstanding individual. With his experience, we know Jim will make a great contribution to the board,” states Brad Carson, Director of Sales and Marketing.

 

Jim joined the CCW team in 2016 with over 40 years of direct sales experience. He is well-versed in direct sales of commercial fleets and its intricacies throughout the United States. During his tenure, he has developed the Northwest/Midwest territory by creating awareness of CCW’s turnkey solutions.

 

Jim is well-recognized for exceptional sales achievements. He has a proven record of facilitating long-term business relationships with both customers and industry leaders. His strong winning attitude and personality are assets that complement and enhance CCW’s ability to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.

Jim Paul states, “I am proud to receive this appointment and to have the opportunity to participate and contribute to Oregon Transit’s future growth”.

 

CCW looks forward to the future of the Association and its overall impact on the transportation industry!

 

 

Complete Coach Works (CCW) is the largest U.S. bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company, and the leading provider of a vast array of transportation solutions with over 30 years of dedicated service in the transportation industry. CCW is a pioneer in the business and strives to continually provide cleaner air through innovative design and engineering, resulting in the world’s first and only remanufactured all-electric battery powered bus. Regardless of how small or large the job, CCW provides an exceptionally experienced team of over 350 experts, committed to customer service and satisfaction.

 

For more information, please contact Brad Carson at (800) 287-7253 or e-mail bradley@completecoach.com

CCW: The Mid-Life Rehabilitation Long Beach Transit Project is Near Completion of Phase One

August 06, 2020

 

 

 

 

CCW: The Mid-Life Rehabilitation Long Beach Transit Project is Near Completion of Phase One

 

 

Riverside, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) is at the midway point of a project with Long Beach Transit (LBT) to perform a mid-life rehabilitation on (72) 2012, 2013, 2015 Gillig buses.

The project includes a cosmetic rehabilitation and engine replacement. The 40-foot-long buses are being repowered with the new Cummins L9N CNG “Near Zero” engines. The newer engines are substantially cleaner, more fuel efficient, and require less maintenance. In addition to the repower, the buses also include new aluminum wheels, new LED exterior and interior lightning, new exterior mirrors, repainted driver’s areas ­­and interior sidewalls, reupholstered passenger seat inserts, new floorings, and upgrades  to the fire suppression systems, and new paint and decals.

“CCW has been contracting work with Long Beach for years and this is one of the most rewarding projects to date,”shared Kevin O’Brien, general sales manager for CCW. “Work on the buses is moving along swiftly. We look forward to the outcome and thrilled to offer reliable buses for years to come.”

LBT is the second largest public transit agency in Los Angeles County with 26 million annual boardings. Upon completion, Long Beach Transit will utilize the buses to efficiently service the City of Long Beach and surrounding areas. “This has been a joint effort to bring more value to the city. This project will allow LBT to continue its path of providing a cleaner transportation system to its community, said Kevin.

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Complete Coach Works (CCW) is the largest bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company in the United States, with over 30 years in the transportation industry. A pioneer in the field of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicle technology, CCW has always worked to provide clean vehicles through innovative design and engineering, and it unveiled the world’s first remanufactured all-electric, battery-powered bus in 2012. For jobs of any size, CCW’s team of over 350 experts always provides cutting-edge products and exceptional customer service.

Long Beach Transit (LBT) provides public transportation to more than 26 million boarding customers annually in southeastern Los Angeles County and northern Orange County in California. LBT’s service area covers more than 100 square miles across 13 cities. Its fleet includes 248 fixed-route buses that run over 6.9 million service miles and 700,000 service hours annually. LBT also operates demand responsive paratransit service and water taxi service.

 

For more information, please contact Brad Carson at (800) 287-7253 or e-mail bradley@completecoach.com

PHOENIX MOTORCARS DEPLOYS ELECTRIC CARGO TRUCK TO SERVICE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS IN SACRAMENTO

August 03, 2020

 

 

 

 

PHOENIX MOTORCARS DEPLOYS ELECTRIC CARGO TRUCK TO SERVICE
FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS IN SACRAMENTO

 

 

Ontario, CA. – Phoenix Motorcars, a leading manufacturer of medium duty all-electric buses and trucks delivered its first ZEUS 500 Electric Cargo Truck to C&V Contractors, a family owned contracting business based out of Sacramento, California. Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the zero emission box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options. C&V Contractors, which specializes in custom home building, remodels and maintenance and repairs has been in business and servicing the Sacramento area since 1989.

 

 

Built on the popular Ford E-450 chassis with a Rockport Commercial Trucks body, the zero emission box truck is equipped with custom shelving to suit the specific needs of the customer.  The truck is equipped with a 105 kWh battery pack offering up to 110 mile range and can be charged up in about 3 hrs with a 50 kW Level III charger.

“C&V Contractors was the first zero emission truck replacement project approved by the Sac Metro Air District under the new Sacramento Emergency Clean Air Transportation (SECAT) guidelines. We are proud to help a local small business use the cleanest vehicle possible in our community.” Says Kristian Damkier, Assoc. Air Quality Engineer at Sac Metro Air District.

The guidelines provide funding for vehicles with advanced technology and this included the line of Phoenix Motorcars all electric zero emission vehicles. C&V’s brand new ZEUS 500 Electric Cargo Truck will reduce atmospheric emissions by ~61 tons annually, reduce maintenance costs by 75% and fuel costs by 80%.

“Collaborating with C&V Contractors has been exciting for us and the deployment is testimony to how fleets, irrespective of size, are recognizing the environmental and cost benefits of going electric. Along with our all-electric shuttle buses our range of electric trucks including flatbeds, utility trucks, box trucks and service trucks are proving to be very popular amongst progressive fleets across the nation.”, said Jose Paul Plackal, Vice President Business Development at Phoenix Motorcars.

“I absolutely love how spacious it really is inside!  It drives really smooth.” – Vicky Hagood, Owner C&V Contractors.

 

Phoenix Motorcars is a leader in developing medium-duty electric vehicles for commercial markets with a primary focus on class 3 & 4 vehicles. Phoenix Motorcars strives to provide fleets with clean transportation and renewable energy through advanced technology solutions and remains committed to excellence in electric vehicle innovation. For more information, please visit www.phoenixmotorcars.com

Schetky Bus & Van Sales: Randy Schetky, Commercial Bus Pioneer, Passes Away at Age 69 

April 13, 2020

 

 

 

 

Schetky Bus & Van Sales: Randy Schetky, Commercial Bus Pioneer, Passes Away at Age 69 

 

 

Portland, Ore. (Friday, April 10, 2020) – John “Randy” Schetky, the president and owner of Schetky Bus & Van Sales, one the United States’ largest dealerships, passed away early in the morning of April 3, 2020. He was 69 years old. 

 

Randy Schetky died after his cancer diagnosis became unmanageable, said his sons David and Chase, both vice presidents for the company. They will now take Randy’s years of guidance, advice, and leadership to lead the company going forward. 

Randy Schetky graduated from Oregon State University in 1975 and began working full time for his father, John L., at Schetky that same year. In 1980, Randy launched the company’s commercial bus division, and begin selling to transit agencies throughout the Northwest. Randy grew the business from the top dealership in the Pacific Northwest, to one of the top bus and van suppliers nationwide. Randy led Schetky to multiple industry awards and took great pride in after-the-sale support. He grew their service facilities from one shop to four within Oregon and Washington. Randy also opened their Arizona sales and service facility in 2017, which has seen exponential growth and is projected to become Arizona’s top dealership in the coming years. 

Schetky also sells School Buses, and represents Collins Bus and Thomas Built Bus. In 1997, Randy purchased Larsen Bus Sales, and became the Thomas Bus dealer in Oregon and Washington. In 2018, Thomas Built Buses and Daimler named Schetky a Platinum Support Dealer. This award recognizes a dealer’s ability to provide customers with the best possible experience, communication, robust parts availability and superb customer service. 

In addition to David and Chase (wife Liana), Schetky is survived by wife Linley, granddaughter Maya, and brother Steve (wife Chris). 

The family said it is unable to plan Schetky’s funeral or celebration of life at this time, due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. But an announcement will follow as soon as arrangements can be made. 

 

About Schetky Bus and Van Sales 

Founded in 1942, Jack Schetky assembled the first bus west of the Mississippi River, and built a reputation for providing unsurpassed service and support. Schetky Bus and Vans Sales specializes in new bus sales; used bus sales; bus service; bus leasing; bus financing; online parts ordering; bus warranty; and electric vehicle conversions. Please visit Schetky online at www.schetkynw.com 

 

If you’d like more information about this topic, please call David Schetky at 503-334-9489 or email David at davids@schetkynw.com 

PHOENIX MOTORCARS SURPASSES SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE OF 2 MILLION ELECTRIC MILES ON THE ROAD

December 16, 2019

 

 

 

PHOENIX MOTORCARS SURPASSES SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE

OF 2 MILLION ELECTRIC MILES ON THE ROAD

 

 

 

 

Phoenix Motorcars, a leader in developing electric drivetrains for class 4 commercial vehicles including shuttle buses, flat-bed trucks and work trucks, recently announced that it has surpassed 2 million electric miles on the road. The company currently has 74 electric vehicles on the road all over California, Texas and overseas. To date, all Phoenix Motorcars vehicles on the road have saved over 6.6 million pounds of CO2 emissions.

 

 

 

This milestone comes at the heels of a very successful year with a closing of over 80 orders. Phoenix Motorcars electric vehicles not only emit ZERO emissions but also reduce maintenance and operating costs. A single Phoenix Motorcars vehicle reduces atmospheric emissions by 61 tons annually, has 5 times the efficiency of an equivalent gas engine and fuel savings of 82% over gas and 76% over clean natural gas vehicles.

 

Customers range from airports, campuses, utility companies and municipalities to name a few and all have been nothing short of content with Phoenix Motorcars’ electric vehicles. Wally Park, an airport parking service company that currently operates in 14 major U.S. airports has been a customer of Phoenix Motorcars for over 3 years. “Working with Phoenix Motorcars has been a pleasure these past several years. Wally Park is proud to be early adopters of electric airport shuttles.”, said Ed Pomponio, Vice President of Transportation, L & R Group of Companies.“Phoenix’s support in deploying and servicing the largest zero emission airport shuttle fleet has been outstanding. We are proud to have contributed to this exciting milestone, so here’s to 2 million more!”, he continued.

 

With a growing backlog of orders, Phoenix is poised to grow significantly in 2020. “2019 was a successful – record breaking year for us. We are ramping up production, scheduled to grow revenue by over three times and plan to achieve new heights the Phoenix Motorcars way. Exciting things are yet to come!”, said Gillray Cadet, CFO of Phoenix Motorcars.

 

 

Phoenix Motorcars, founded in 2003, is a leader in developing medium and heavy duty electric vehicles for the commercial markets with a primary focus on class 4 vehicles. Phoenix Motorcars strives to provide fleets with clean transportation and renewable energy through advanced technology solutions and remains committed to excellence in electric vehicle innovation. For more information, please visit www.phoenixmotorcars.com

 

HUBER+SUHNER expands high voltage product portfolio for Electric Vehicles

November 06, 2019

 

 

HUBER+SUHNER expands high voltage product portfolio for Electric Vehicles

 

 

HUBER+SUHNER has today announced the commercial launch of the RADOX® EV-C connectivity solution toprovide the automotive industry with a superior solution, strengthening its footprint in the growing global e-mobility market.

 

HUBER+SUHNER developed the innovative cable gland to provide hybrid and electric vehicles – particularly trucks, buses, construction and special vehicles – with a safe and reliable connection that is suitable for the most demandingapplications, including high temperatures, current peaks, extreme mechanical loads and harsh environments.

 

“Previously, vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers often had to source cables, connectors and high voltage distribution units separately from different suppliers and then assemble them together. HUBER+SUHNER is revolutionising this process by offering the end-to-end interconnected system including high voltage cables, the High Voltage Distribution Unit (HVDU) and the latest innovation, RADOX® EV-C,” said Robert Weirauch, Product Manager at HUBER+SUHNER.

 

“The RADOX® EV-C is proven to operate under severe conditions and provides a consistent level of performance over the life span of the vehicle,” continued Weirauch. “As with all of our high voltage products, we have created these with our customers’ priorities in mind.”

 

The solution utilises proven RADOX® technology from HUBER+SUHNER, which uses electron beam crosslinking process for the cables. This achieves notable improvements in the thermal, mechanical and chemical properties of the cable insulation. Merging this cable technology with the new EV-C gland will provide the best-in-class connectivity solution for demanding heavy duty applications.

 

“The HUBER+SUHNER RADOX® EV-C has been validated both internally and externally according to automotive high voltage standards. It is offered in seven sizes ranging from 16 to 120 mm² in five main variants, providing wide configuration flexibility for our customers and their specific needs,” concluded Weirauch.

 

See the full range of automotive applications on hubersuhner.com or get more details on individual products in the HUBER+SUHNER online catalogue.

 

HUBER+SUHNER Group

HUBER+SUHNER is a global company with headquarters in Switzerland which develops and manufactures components and system solutions for electrical and optical connectivity. With cables, connectors and systems – developed from the three core technologies of radio frequency, fiber optics and low frequency – the company serves customers in the communication, transportation and industrial sectors. The products deliver high performance, quality, reliability and long life – even under harsh environment conditions. Our global production network, combined with group companies and agencies in over 80 countries, puts HUBER+SUHNER close to its customers. Further information on the company can be found at hubersuhner.com.

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WAVE Supports Antelope Valley Transit Authority to be the First Fully Electric Fleet Powered by Wireless Chargers

August 12, 2019

 

 

 

WAVE Supports Antelope Valley Transit Authority to be the First Fully Electric Fleet

Powered by Wireless Chargers

 

 

 

Salt Lake City, UT- Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification (WAVE), the leading innovator in heavy-duty vehicle wireless charging, announced today that it will provide additional wireless inductive charging systems to Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA), as they transition to a 100% electric vehicle fleet.

 

 

 

The economy’s shift toward sustainability has influenced AVTA’s decision to become pioneers of battery electric bus transportation. By combining groundbreaking electric bus technology with wireless inductive charging technology, AVTA’s innovative bus project will be the first of its kind in the nation. The electric bus fleet project will not only benefit local communities, but the environment as a whole.

 

“Our goal is to seamlessly integrate the charging into naturally occurring dwell times in our schedule,” stated AVTA CEO Macy Neshati, “and with the industry leading 250kW transfer rate that WAVE provides, we can add as much as 133 miles of range on a typical 8-hour shift, which allows us to conduct business as usual while disposing of old polluting diesel buses.”

 

In-route charging means buses can have smaller batteries, reduced vehicle weight, a higher passenger capacity, and extended vehicle range. Manually attaching power connectors for plug-in chargers is time-consuming, not to mention the risks associated with above ground charging equipment through distasteful visual clutter of overhead lines and pylons. In addition, overhead chargers include moving parts requiring frequent maintenance that will significantly increase costs.

 

Michael Masquelier, WAVE’s Chief Executive Officer, says, “It’s the completely “hands-free” automated charging operation that is driving demand, which requires absolutely no action by the operators.  AVTA’s electric buses can now move passengers all day long, without a single concern about having enough range.”

 

“We are honored to be a part of AVTA’s significant milestone in its goal of attaining an all-electric fleet,” says Michael Masquelier, “AVTA has paved the way for transit agencies adopting electric buses with range concerns simply by eliminating the concerns altogether.”

 

WAVE technology transfers power through the air from a single embedded charging pad placed in the pavement to a receiving pad mounted on the vehicle’s undercarriage. The pad embedded in the ground is sturdy enough to be run throughout the course of the day without damage, has no moving parts, and avoids risks associated with above ground charging equipment.

 

WAVE is honored to partner with AVTA toward its goal of green mobility. “We look forward to working on future projects with them,” stated Michael Masquelier. WAVE wishes AVTA much success in its continued efforts to provide exemplary service to the communities it serves.

 

About WAVE

WAVE is a technology company focused on creating practical and economical solutions for the transit and off-road industrial electric vehicle markets worldwide. WAVE is the premiere developer of inductive charging solutions for medium and heavy-duty vehicles in the United States, with numerous commercial deployments across the country. WAVE’s wireless power transfer technology is the world’s  most powerful and efficient single pad wireless charging system for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. For more information on WAVE, please visit http://www.waveipt.com/.

 

About AVTA

AVTA serves a population of more than 450,000 residents in the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale, as well as the unincorporated portions of northern Los Angeles County. Its total service area covers 1,200 square miles and it is bounded by the Kern County line to the north, the San Bernardino County line to the east, the Angeles National Forest to the south and Interstate 5 to the west. AVTA is committed to its sustainability goals of becoming the nation’s first fully electric fleet powered wirelessly with up to 85 new all-electric buses.

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