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MCI unveils its first North American EV luxury coach

MCI unveils its first North American EV luxury coach

May 5, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has unveiled its first battery-electric luxury coach in the North American market. The J4500 CHARGE is a zero-emission version of the…

Coach Atlantic creates ‘bubble’ transport to keep CPL players safe

Coach Atlantic creates ‘bubble’ transport to keep CPL players safe

January 14, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

One way Coach Atlantic has responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic is by offering ‘bubble’ transportation.

The Canadian operator opted to used seven…

New Flyer launches recycling pilot for electric bus batteries

New Flyer launches recycling pilot for electric bus batteries

January 14, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

New Flyer Industries, the parent company of MCI, is reporting success with a heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling pilot.

The North American bus…

Sales veteran Janet Cathey joins Prevost

Sales veteran Janet Cathey joins Prevost

June 16, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Veteran sales leader Janet Cathey joined Prevost this week. 

In her new role, Cathey will cover eight states as the Southeastern Regional Sales Manager for…

NJ TRANSIT nearly doubles order of MCI coaches for 2020

NJ TRANSIT nearly doubles order of MCI coaches for 2020

June 15, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

NJ TRANSIT is purchasing 334 new MCI D4500 Commuter Coaches in year five of its six-year contract with Motor Coach Industries (MCI). The order nearly…

MCI shares best practices for a successful restart

MCI shares best practices for a successful restart

June 15, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is sharing best practices to help motorcoach operators increase rider confidence for a successful restart.

The manufacturer’s engineering and field support…

Custom Coach co-founder Kirwan Elmers pioneered  ‘bus conversion’

Custom Coach co-founder Kirwan Elmers pioneered ‘bus conversion’

May 26, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Kirwan Elmers, an inventor and pioneer in the recreational vehicle business, is being remembered as the “father of the bus conversion” industry.

Custom Coach, the…

MCI adapts during pandemic, focuses on parts, service, safety

MCI adapts during pandemic, focuses on parts, service, safety

May 7, 2020 | by Hal Mattern |

Since idling its two manufacturing plants and laying off 300 employees in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, Motor Coach Industries has been focusing on…

MCI predicts return on investments in expanding motorcoach industry

MCI predicts return on investments in expanding motorcoach industry

February 22, 2020 | by Rick Stoff |

NASHVILLE—After two years of contraction in bus sales, Motor Coach Industries (MCI) foresees growth and is investing in the products and sales and service infrastructure…

Phoenix orders up to 50 MCI transit coaches

Phoenix orders up to 50 MCI transit coaches

January 8, 2020 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

The Valley Metro transit system of Phoenix has awarded Motor Coach Industries (MCI) a five-year contract for up to 50 D45 CRT LE and D45…

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