City of Grand Terrace proudly announces the acquisition of a new all-electric bus, made possible through funding from the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust. Sourced from Phoenix, this eco-friendly vehicle marks a significant step towards sustainable transportation in our community. Designed to serve the needs of our senior and disabled residents, the bus will facilitate transportation to essential appointments, routine outings such as grocery shopping, and special events. Its emission-free operation aligns with our commitment to environmental stewardship and improving air quality. Operated by Vickie Thompson, a valued member of the city's transportation team with a year of dedicated service, the bus symbolizes our dedication to providing safe, reliable, and environmentally conscious transportation solutions for all members of our community.
The Phoenix Z400 shuttle bus is equipped with a 105-kWh battery pack offering up to 115-mile range and can be fully charged in two to three hours with a 50-kW Level III charger. The Z400 shuttle, as compared to its equivalent fossil fueled alternative, can reduce atmospheric emissions by ~61 tons per vehicle annually, reduce maintenance costs by 75% and fuel costs by 80%.
“Phoenix is excited to bring the first zero-emission shuttle bus to Grand Terrace.” remarked Thomas Allen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Phoenix. “Having grown up in Grand Terrace, I am very proud to be helping my hometown reduce air pollution and am thrilled to have helped GT qualify for the funding to make it possible. Zero emission transportation and mobility is a key factor in creating a sustainable future and it's our privilege to help reduce emissions and clean the air quality in the Blue Mountain City! Our Phoenix Z400 all-electric shuttle bus offers a lower total cost of ownership for the city as well, further justifying the city’s commitment to switch to zero emission transportation.”
Phoenix has been the leader in medium duty electrification for over a decade. With over 4 million all-electric miles driven on its zero emission drive systems, Phoenix has unparalleled experience and expertise helping public and private fleets successfully deploy and adopt electric vehicles into their fleets, cleaning the air quality and providing clean, quiet and safe zero emission transportation and mobility for their companies and communities.
“We are excited to help yet another California city go green with our zero-emission technology. EV shuttle adoption is paramount to hitting California’s climate action goals, and Phoenix is proud to be the most experienced medium duty shuttle provider in the Golden State,” said Denton Peng, CEO of Phoenix.