This webinar was brought to you on 24 June 2021 by The GREAT UK Challenge Fund, The British High Commission in Canada, Department for International Trade, Global Affairs Canada, Midlands Engine, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association of Canada (APMA), and delivered by KTN Global Alliance. It focussed on enhancing business opportunities, visibility, and networking opportunities for UK and Canadian companies.
3. 3
Midlands UK Automotive Asset Base
VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS
§ Aston Martin § BMW § Changan
§ Detroit Electric § Dennis Eagle § Geely/LEVC
§ Jaguar Land Rover
§ JCB § Norton § Toyota § Triumph § Royal Enfield
SUPPLY CHAIN
§ Adient § Aisin Seiki § Brose § Continental
§ Cooper Standard § Dana Axle § Delphi
§ Denso Corporation § Draexlmeier § Dura
§ Faurecia § Federal Mogul § Gestamp
§ GKN § Goodyear Dunlop § IAC § JATCO
§ Koito § Lear § Magna § Mahle § Michelin
§ Panasonic § Plastic Omnium
§ Robert Bosch § Schaeffler § Tenneco § Thyssen Krupp
§ Webasto § Yazaki § ZF TRW
§ Eminox
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
§ HORIBA MIRA § AVL § Ricardo
§ Warwick Manufacturing Group
§ National Automotive Innovation Centre
§ National Transport Design Centre
§ Advanced Propulsion Centre
§ Zenzic § Cenex § UKBIC
4. Toyota
Burnaston
Dennis Eagle
Warwick
SAIC MG Motors
Birmingham
JCB
Rocester
London Electric Vehicle
Coventry
Aston Martin
Gaydon Wave Industries
Coventry
Jaguar Land Rover
Solihull
Castle Bromwich
Wolverhampton
BMW
Hams Hall
Changan
Solihull
Norton
Solihull
Royal Enfield
Bruntingthorpe
Triumph
Hinckley
Morgan Motor Company
Malvern
Polestar
Coventry
Tata Motors European
Technical Centre
Coventry
Lotus
Coventry
MADE
Coventry
6. ‘Redefining expectations of what
electric vans can do, VN5 can offer
true zero-emissions transport with
none of the downsides. An on-board
range-extender, multiple drive
modes, flexible charging and
outstanding efficiency are built in as
standard.’
‘A Gigafactory at
Coventry Airport is
predicted to generate at
least 4,500 jobs directly,
as well as tens of
thousands more across
the supply chain, and
represent an investment
of up to £2bn in the West
Midlands.’
‘The 400 Series electrobus is a two-axle low floor vehicle
equipped as either a plug in (battery) solution or with
supercapacitors. Both technologies can deliver
and average of 250 miles daily operational range.’
EV
‘The new fully-electric
Morris JE will utilise
advanced battery
technology with a
lightweight platform.’
7. ‘ZPN Energy designs and manufactures
infrastructure technology including charging
stations and off-grid smart storage,
managed by AI-led software and analytics.
ZPN Energy’s new energy network
technology is the first of its kind using the
new Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP
2.0.1), which paves the way for universal
contactless charge points for all electric
vehicles.’
‘With the reopening of Broadmarsh
Car Park and Bus Station on
course for the autumn, Nottingham
City Council has revealed the new
building will host the largest
number of electric vehicle charge
points in one location in the whole
of the UK.’
‘DynaCoV is a research and development project to deliver
a feasibility study looking at dynamic wireless charging.
This technology uses equipment installed underneath road
surfaces to enable electric vehicles to recharge as they
drive.’
EV
8. ‘Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar
Land Rover is developing a
prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric
vehicle (FCEV) based on the new
Land Rover Defender, with testing
scheduled to begin this year.’
‘Microcab Industries
has pioneered the
design of lean
weight, hydrogen
fuel cell vehicles,
specifically
designed to improve
air quality, with zero
emissions at point
of use.’
‘The Centre for Advanced Low Carbon Propulsion Systems
(C-ALPS) is part of a new consortium of 14 organisations that
will combine expertise from higher education and industry to
develop hydrogen-powered passenger coaches and transport
for public and commercial use.’
HFCV
9. UK CAM Testbed
‘We accelerate the UK’s
connected and self-driving
vehicle ecosystem, by
facilitating and promoting
development across the UK.
Zenzic was created by
government and industry to
focus on key areas of UK
capability in the global
connected and self-driving
sector.’
https://zenzic.io/ ‘A congestion busting
network of 5G
sensors will relay live
traffic information to
the regional control
centre to enable
swift action to be
taken as queues build
up – diverting buses,
implementing
diversions and issuing
instant warnings
to motorists.’
CAM
10.
11. 11
Midlands UK Automotive Strengths
• Volume vehicle manufacture
• Premium and luxury vehicle manufacture
• Engine manufacture
• Technical centres
• R&D infrastructure
• Universities
• Electric machines
• Hydrogen fuel cells
• Powertrain engineering
• Vehicle engineering
• Motorsport
• BMS and power electronics
• Connected and autonomous mobility
• CAM testing
• Component manufacture
15. Document classification: OFFICIAL
2
CONTENTS
• UK Government commitment to Electrification
• The UK Automotive Sector – facts & figures
• APC introduction and UK Ecosystem
• UK Battery Development Initiatives
UK Automotive Innovation and Scale-up ecosystems
16. Document classification: OFFICIAL
3
We are decarbonising and electrifying
‘Our mission is to put the UK
at the forefront of the design and
manufacturing of zero emission vehicles
and for all new cars and vans to be
effectively zero emission by 2030.’ *
UK Government Road to Zero Strategy
Image: Jaguar I-PACE
* Update February 2021 – Certain types of hybrid vehicles will be permitted until 2035, they will have
to demonstrate significant zero emissions capability.
18. Document classification: OFFICIAL
5
We support a thriving and growing R&D environment
A successful
innovation
ecosystem
Source: ACEA Pocket Guide, June 2019
19. Document classification: OFFICIAL
6
We support a thriving and growing R&D & industrialisation environment
Government supported investment
for R&D in low carbon emission
technologies
Equivalent of $104m, $355m, $1.3bn USD
for EV motors and
power electronics
for EV battery
development
for low carbon
propulsion
over available to develop
key technologies and
factories of the future
plus up to
20. UK Funding landscape
Motors
and drives
Batteries
Enabling digital
technology
Cross sector technology
Driving the Electric Revolution
Made Smarter / Brunel
Industrialisation at scale
Automotive
Transformation Fund
APC CR&D
IDP
Application readiness
Proof of concept
Research
Automotive
R&D eco system
Faraday Battery Challenge
21. Since 2013 the APC has played a unique role
Offering expertise and
cutting-edge knowledge
Boasting a vast amount of
experience
Identifying where investment
will be most effective
Mapping the future
development opportunities in
low carbon technologies
Creating a national network to
leverage University expertise
6 Technology Spokes giving
industry access to leading
University facilities and academics
Building project consortia
To accelerate the development
of the next generation of
low carbon technologies
Ensuring match-funding
support is well spent
Using a comprehensive and
competitive process to identify
the strongest prospects
Supporting key
low carbon initiatives
Accelerating additional
development in battery and
autonomous vehicle technology
22. APC AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATING TO
DELIVER SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT
375+
project partners
150+
low carbon
projects
260 million+
tonnes of
CO2 savings
50,000+
Jobs created /
safeguarded
1 million+
vehicles use
APC-funded technology
23. CR&D
Bridging the gap between prototype and commercial
products:
Running competitions three times a year
Match funding projects £5 – 40 million
Supporting low-carbon automotive technology projects
Designed to create and secure jobs in the UK, whilst achieving
our net-zero ambitions
Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF)
Accelerating the establishment of a UK Electrified Supply
Chain:
Secure the transformation to electrification of the UK automotive
sector at pace
Ensure that the UK retains its technological leadership position
through this transformation
Support the sector’s strong export performance
Support the UK’s Green Recovery post the Covid-19 crisis
APC funding
24. UK FUNDING LANDSCAPE
Motors
and drives
Batteries
Enabling digital
technology
Cross sector technology
Driving the Electric Revolution
Made Smarter / Brunel
Industrialisation at scale
Automotive
Transformation Fund
APC CR&D
IDP
Application readiness
Proof of concept
Research
Automotive
R&D eco system
Faraday Battery Challenge
25. Document classification: OFFICIAL
12
The Faraday
Battery Challenge
Application-inspired
research through
The Faraday Institution
Collaborative R&D
through Innovate UK
Battery manufacturing
scale-up through UKBIC
R&D institutions
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Coventry, West Midlands
27. Document classification: OFFICIAL
14
Batteries - UK is bridging the gap from R&D to production
Gramme Scale
Typically university scale research
using small quantities of hand-
made materials.
Used for fundamental materials
research and initial half-cell
experiments at coin cell scale.
UK funders typically EPSRC,
Faraday Institution
Kilogramme Scale
Typically corporate R&D lab or
University / Catapult centre.
Used to demonstrate scalability
of materials to full size cell, and
to develop electrode mixtures,
deposition processes and cell
formats.
UK funders typically Innovate
UK, EPSRC, Faraday Institution
UKBIC
Tonne Scale
Typically full scale manufacturing
facilities used at low rate.
Private facilities are expensive,
inflexible, and only accessible by
owner.
Used to develop and validate
materials, cell design,
manufacturing processes and
parameters at industry rates
prior to full plant investment.
UKBIC is an open access facility
for this purpose.
Kilotonne (Giga) Scale
Full scale, high volume
manufacturing plant.Typically 6-
50GWh/year.
Used to deliver very large
volumes of cells with no
variation or flexibility to
chemistry, format or quality.
Cost/kWh and process
consistency are critical.
39. Canada is an Advanced Manufacturing Nation
NGen measures success by the benefits it delivers to Canadians.
NGen aims to:
• Develop world-leading technological capabilities in advanced manufacturing
• Increase industry investment in innovation
• Enhance value creation and economic growth
• Connect and actively engage members of Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem
• Contribute to the development of a skilled advanced manufacturing workforce; and
• Improve the social well-being of Canadians
Our Mission is to build world leading
advanced manufacturing capabilities in Canada.
40. Canada is an Advanced Manufacturing Nation
Expected Outcomes:
• New domestic and international sales
• New jobs created
• New companies created
• New products, processes, and services
• New Intellectual property created
NGen’s goal is to add at least $13.5 billion and
13,500 new jobs to Canada’s economy by 2030
41. Critical
Minerals
Bio/
Pharma
Automotive
Aerospace
Food
Processing
Net
Zero
It’s all about… Advanced Manufacturing
It’s the Cutting Edge
Manufacturing Verticals
Industrial
Internet-of-Things (IIoT)
Simulation
AI, ML, Data Analytics
Advanced Robotics
& Automation
Additive
Manufacturing
Nanotechnology
& Advanced Materials
Professional
and Support Services
…
Industry
4.0
Technologies
&
Services
Vertical & Horizontal
Systems Integration
Increase long-term
competitiveness through…
• Enhanced productivity
• Cost reduction
• Quality improvement
• Innovation and diversification
• Regulatory compliance
• Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) objectives
and enhancing corporate
brand
Other
Emerging
Tech
Quantum
Tech
…
Advanced Manufacturing is:
• Operational excellence
• Develop & deploy technologies
• Workforce development
• Ecosystem development
42. NGen Project Impact
$858 million in purchase orders
75 New IP Opportunities
66 new manufacturing processes
65 academic and research partners
6 new companies created
1,800 jobs directly supported by projects
12,900+ new jobs projected over ten years
Total Project Investment
Process digitization
1%
Equipment
13%
Automotive
13%
Electronics
2%
Robotics
4%
Advanced textiles
5%
Materials
16%
Biomanufacturing
13%
PPE
7%
Medical devices
5%
Food Processing
18%
Aerospace
3%
43. Collaboration Opportunities
Join us on 28th July for our 3rd
annual Collaboration Day
Upcoming Project Funding Opportunities
Your platform to pitch a Project idea or join
a Supercluster Project Consortium
Feasibility Studies & Pilot Projects | $50k -$500k
Supercluster Projects | $500k - $8 million
www.ngen.ca/funding
July 6th &
August 5th
Cluster Building | Up to $150k
July 14th
project@ngen.ca
www.ngen.ca/news-events
44. • The TLP is a process for
transformation
• Instructional modules are focused
around Strategic Assessment Tools
(SATS)
• Assessments are customized for your
organization based on your priorities
• The TLP is dynamic – SATs can be
modified and repeated as the
organization progresses or priorities
change
3 Modules
4 Topics per Module
15 Hours Over 3 Weeks
NGen’s Transformation Leadership Program (TLP)
Executing Transformation
Advanced Program Management
Operational Excellence
Supply Chain Management
Execution
Designing
Transformation
Reality Check
Strategic Planning
Customer Centric
Becoming Innovative and
Industry 4.0
Leading
Transformation
People-centric Leadership
Effective Change Management
People Impacts of Industry 4.0
Advanced Leadership
45. North American powertrain mix is shifting rapidly toward zero
and low emission powertrains
2020
0%
2030
2025 2035
ICE HEV FCEV
PHEV BEV
Powertrain mix in North America
91%
71%
55%
22%
6%
16%
20%
28%
3%
5%
5%
3%
10%
20%
44%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2025
0%
2020 2030 2035
Source: IHS Market, Porsche Consulting
47. An Attractive Business Environment
Preferred Tax
Treatment
-Lowest tax rate on new
investment in the G7
-Zero tariffs on imports
of manufacturing inputs,
machinery & equipment
-100% capital cost
deduction for
manufacturing and
some clean energy
equipment
-One of the most
generous R&D tax
incentives in the G7
Highly Qualified
Workforce
Dynamic Innovation
Ecosystems
Preferential
Market Access
-CETA preferences
for trade in goods
and services, public
procurement,
standards testing,
and movement of
business personnel
-Together with
CUSMA, CPTPP, and
other trade
agreements, Canada
enjoys preferential
access to two thirds
of the world's GDP
($53 trillion)
-Mostly highly educated talent pool in the OECD
-59% of Canadian adults have attained tertiary level
education
-Strong ties between industry and technical colleges
-Highly qualified pool of technicians and engineers
-A diverse workforce attracting and welcoming talent
from around the world
-Best country in the G20 for doing business
(Economist Intelligence Unit, Sept. 2020)
-Third best business climate in the world for
entrepreneurs – and first for newcomers
-World-leading research
-Globally recognized start-up ecosystems ranked 4th
-Supportive industrial innovation ecosystems
50. 2
We are the UK’s innovation agency
We connect businesses to the
people that can help them
and fund businesses and research
collaborations in all economic
sectors, value chains and UK
regions to accelerate innovation
Innovate UK
52. Zero Emission Vehicle Competitions
Aim
Fund solutions that address the challenges associated with the uptake
of and support the transition to zero emission vehicles.
• improve ZEV range capability
• increase adoption of small commercial ZEVs
• support transition to zero emission for special vehicles
• improve sustainability of ZEVs
• improve ZEV user experience
• improve public residential charging in urban areas
• improve rural charging solutions
• improve fleet charging solutions
Transitioning towards Zero Emission Vehicles
Infrastructure solutions for Zero Emission Vehicles
53. Zero Emission Road Freight
• Supporting uptake of battery electric trucks
• Electric road systems
• Hydrogen fuel cell demonstrations
• Supply chain technology
Clean Maritime Demonstration
• Supporting design and development of technologies for the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions by the UK’s maritime sector
• Includes autonomous vessels
Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Hub
• a living lab to act as a catalyst for the fulfilment of green hydrogen’s
role in the decarbonisation of transport across modes
Zero Emission Vehicle Competitions
54. The UK V2G Programme
§ 4 R&D Projects: onboard charger development, V2G in
on-street applications, gamification for V2G
£46mwhole
projects value
§ 8 Feasibility Studies: feasibility of innovative business
models and applications for V2G
£30m funding from UK Government (BEIS and OZEV)
>550 V2G units
Installed by May21
55. UK V2G Achievements
1. Created a UK V2G Community - Cross-sectoral collaboration and knowledge sharing
2. Raised UK domestic & fleet consumer awareness of V2G
3. Generated demand for V2G products and services
4. Demonstrated feasibility and marketability of V2G
5. Streamlined Grid connection process (G99) developed with DNOs
6. V2G integration – smart energy platforms & planning future energy scenarios
7. Investigating V2G business case – FFR, TOU etc
8. Investigating carbon credits for V2G
9. Investigating V2G impact on EV battery
10. V2G-hub website created
(www.v2g-hub.com)
56. Domestic V2G Results
Existing EV drivers
30p/kWh energy exported
Customer savings
£420 annual energy bill savings
CO2 savings
30 tonnes of carbon in 2020
Customer feedback
>70% trial participants want
V2G on their next EV
57. V2G lessons
Consumers
• There is lots of demand for V2G but customers still need reassurance:
Ø vehicle availability, battery degradation, operational impacts, sound investment business case
• Customer interest is constrained by the few V2G vehicles currently available
Energy
• Grid connection process is complex & takes too long
• Export devices required to avoid network disruption in some areas
• Moves towards smart charging can improve receptiveness to V2G
• Ongoing reform of UK Energy Regulations impacts V2G business case
Commercial
• V2G business case works, but not for every user type
• Costs and supply are still a constraint, making business case uncertain
Ø grid connection, installation, equipment
• Whole-system benefits worth £3.5bn/year by 2040 are available with V2G
Source: Imperial college/OVO Energy: “Blueprint for a post carbon society”
58. What next for UK V2G?
UK Government believes that innovations such as V2G and V2X will help to maximise the
benefits and opportunities from smart electric vehicle charging
Acallforevidencewill be published this summer to understand the role these technologies
can play in a net zero energy system
Thanks for listening
Josey.wardle@innovateuk.ukri.org
73. Why consider solid-state batteries for your
electric bus, truck, or car ?
UK-Canada Trade Summit – ZEV
June 24, 2021
Adrian Tylim | North America
Head Business Development
74. • Higher Energy Density for a longer driving range
• Less sensitive to temperature, operate between - 22°F and +149°F
for hot summer and cold winter operation
• Safe from thermal runaway events, no liquid electrolyte
• Durable with Long Life
• Sustainable Manufacturing that can be highly recyclable
• Comparable cost to Li-ion technologies
Solid-State batteries address many challenges of Li-ion batteries
75. • Producing them in multi-layer format for commercial applications,
especially passenger cars
• Scaling up high-yield manufacturing for giga-factory production
• Difficult to scale up from lab sample to a giga-factory production with a solid
electrolyte, particular with ceramics
Solid-State Batteries Main Challenges
76. • Buses
• Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks
• People Movers, Shuttles
• Garbage Trucks
• Mining Equipment
• Locomotives and Transit Rail Systems
• Specialized Trucks (i.e., snow blowers, utility repair, construction
equipment)
Wide Possible Applications
77.
78.
79. WORLD’S LEADER IN ALL-SOLID STATE BATTERIES
ONLY ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
FOR EV COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TODAY
CELLS
MODULE
PACK
EXAMPLE ROOF INTEGRATION
Solid Catholyte
Thin-film solid-state cells produced in large scale allow a
simplified storage design without cooling needs
80. 8
OVER 2 DECADES MANUFACTURING AND SELLING ALL-SOLID-
STATE BATTERIES
ONLY ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD
► 25+ years of R&D and over a decade of deployment experience in 1000s of vehicles
► 600+ patents related to the LMP® technology
► Global Leader of all-solid-state batteries
► References: Daimler (Mercedes Benz); Gaussin; Actia. New announcements in 2021.
► Currently 3rd generation product
► Technology path based on decades of expertise ensures first to market all-solid-state batteries to OEMS by 2026
82. 450+ BLUEBUS DEPLOYED SO FAR
BLUEBUS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
10
RATP (2016) : 1ST All electric
bus line in Paris
ABIDJAN (2012)
ILE DE LA REUNION (2012 & 2015)
TARBES (2012)
BRUXELLES (2017)
ANGKOR (2013)
83. Case Studies: same battery, extreme temperatures, no cooling system
Hot Africa Cold Germany
With swappable battery!!!
84. • Greater safety, durability, and range at a competitive cost
• Li-metal anode provides high-energy density
• When safety of the battery and vehicle are important, in applications
like school buses
• Extreme cold or hot environments without compromising range
When you can get the above attributes at a competitive price to Li-ion
or better!
Why Consider Solid-State Batteries?
85. COMMUNICATION ELECTRICITY
STORAGE AND
SYSTEMS
TRANSPORTATION
& LOGISTICS
One of the world’s leading
transportation Group
Blue Solutions: design and manufacturing
of LMP® batteries
Bluebus : 6-meter & 12-meter electric buses.
Bluestorage : stationary solutions.
81 000 employees
127 countries
Revenue 2019 :
€24.8 billion
Integrating content, media &
communication Group
100 % OWNED BY BOLLORÉ GROUP, A FAMILY-CONTROLLED GROUP WITH A LONG-
TERM INVESTMENT STRATEGY
13
BLUE SOLUTIONS IS PART OF BOLLORÉ GROUP
► Founded by the Bolloré family in 1822 as “Papeteries Bolloré,’’ specializing in thin paper manufacturing.
► Bolloré Group is among the 500 largest global enterprises in the world.
► Publicly listed and majority-controlled by the Bolloré family. Headed by Cyrille Bolloré (4th
generation?), as Chairman, since 2019.
► Due to a diversification strategy based on innovation and international presence, Bolloré Group currently holds strong equity and
management positions in three lines of business: Transportation and Logistics, Communications and Energy Storage & Systems.
87. 15
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THE ONLY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY,
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Contact:
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+1.310.999.5738 m
89. 2
NFI is a leading global
independent Bus and
Coach solution provider
leading the evolution to
zero-emission mobility.
North American Market Leader in Heavy-Duty
Transit Buses and Infrastructure Solutions
UK Market Leader in Bus and Coach;
World Leader in Double Deck Buses
North American Motor Coach
Market Leader
North American Market Leader in Low-floor
Cutaway and Medium-Duty Shuttle Buses
North American Market Leader for Bus
and Motor Coach Parts Distribution
2
90. 3
From a bus manufacturer to solutions provider
Infrastructure
Solutions
Connected Vehicles
& Diagnostics
Aftermarket,
Warranty & Service
Buses and
Coaches
Clean
Diesel
Natural
Gas
Hybrid
Electric
Trolley
Electric
Battery
Electric
Fuel
Cell
Electric
91. 4
40+ million
Electric service miles since 20151
1,465
ZEBs delivered since 20152
94
ZEBs delivered in 2021 Q1 (10% of total)
80+
Cities with an NFI ZEB in service or on order
1,568
ZEBs in backlog (18% of total backlog)3
200+
chargers installed via Infrastructure SolutionsTM
20% to 25%
of 2021 production will be ZEBs
8,000
Annual ZEB production capacity4
50+
years of
electric bus
experience
13
countries with
NFI buses in
service
105k
vehicles in
service
450+
years of bus
and coach
experience
(1) Service miles driven in North America, the UK and New Zealand; does not include electric trolleys
(2) Includes battery-electric, fuel-cell electric and electric trolleys
(3) Includes firm and option orders
(4) Based on capacity at NFI facilities in North America and the UK
92. 5
NFI’s zero-emission journey started in 1969…
1998
First diesel
hybrid vehicle
produced with
Allison
1969
First North
American
electric trolley
1994
First
Compressed
Natural Gas
(CNG) bus
2005
First Diesel
Hybrid with BAE
and first Gas
Engine Hybrid
2010
20 Fuel Cell
buses for 2010
Olympics
2012
First battery-
electric bus
2014
First
production of
fuel-cell range
extender
2015
Launched NF
Connect
2017
Opened VIC
and launched
next generation
electric-battery
bus
2018
Launched NF
Infrastructure
SolutionsTM
2019
Acquired ADL
and launched
NF Connect
360
93. 6
…and continues in 2021
New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NGTM
Next-generation, zero-emission,
battery-electric transit bus
New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE AVTM
North America’s first SAE Level 4
automated heavy-duty transit bus;
zero-emission, battery-electric
ARBOC Equess CHARGETM
Zero-emission, battery-electric,
medium-duty low-floor transit
ADL H2.0
Next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell
electric double-deck
+ more to come
MCI J4500 CHARGETM
Zero-emission, battery-electric,
luxury motor coach
Battery Recycling Pilot
Successful launch of battery
recycling pilot with Li-Cycle
Corporation
MCI D45 CRT LE CHARGE
Next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell
electric double-deck
ADL Enviro500EV CHARGE
Zero-emission, battery-electric,
double-deck bus
94. 7
Industry’s widest range of ZEB’s already exist
40-foot
Battery-Electric
60-foot
Battery-Electric
35-foot
Battery-Electric
60-foot
Fuel Cell-
Electric
40-foot
Fuel Cell-
Electric
Double-Deck
Battery-Electric
Single-Deck
Battery-Electric
Motor Coach
Battery-Electric
Low-Entry
30- & 35-foot
Medium-Duty
Low-Floor Electric
Motor Coach
Battery-Electric
Double-Deck
Fuel Cell-Electric
95. 8
Key Terms
• Buses manufactured by New Flyer and ADL's single and double deck buses are classified as "transit buses". ARBOC manufactures body on-
chassis or “cutaway” and "medium-duty" buses that service transit, paratransit, and shuttle applications. Collectively, transit buses, medium-
duty buses and cutaways, are referred to as "buses".
• A “motor coach” or “coach” is a 35-foot to 45-foot over-the-highway bus typically used for intercity transportation and travel over longer
distances than heavy-duty transit buses, and is typically characterized by (i) one or two axles in the rear (related to the weight of the vehicle), (ii)
high deck floor, (iii) baggage compartment under the floor, (iv) high-backed seats with a coach-style interior (often including a lavatory), and (v)
no room for standing passengers.
• Zero-emission buses ("ZEBs") consist of trolley-electric, hydrogen fuel cell-electric, and battery-electric buses.
• One equivalent unit (or “EU”) represents one production “slot”, being one 30-foot, 35-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot heavy-duty transit bus, one double
deck bus, one medium-duty bus, one cutaway bus or one motor coach, whereas one articulated transit bus represents two equivalent units. An
articulated transit bus is an extra-long transit bus (approximately 60-feet in length), composed of two passenger compartments connected by a
joint mechanism. The joint mechanism allows the vehicle to bend when the bus turns a corner, yet have a continuous interior.
• Many public customer contracts include options to purchase transit buses and motor coaches in the future, and a large portion of the Company’s
order book is represented by “options” as opposed to “firm orders.”