Equipment News Irizar USA at UMA Irizar USA was very glad to participate in the United Motorcoach Association Motorcoach Expo 2021 that took place in Orlando, Florida. After a challenging year for the entire industry, it is observed that activities are beginning to pick up bringing new hopes and energy. With hopes that the worst of the situation is behind us, it is ready to support the market and the restart of customer activities. Along with this renewed enthusiasm, the team is elated to be participating in the first physical industrial event in the United States in hopes of creating cooperation and synergy to fit to the “new normal.” For a safer and sustainable future, Irizar has been committed to create and develop new and different solutions related to Covid19. The Eco 3 air purifier, a certified solution that eliminates viruses including the Sars-Cov2 virus and many other microorganisms, germs and allergens, has been a revelation in the industry with its 99.7 percent efficiency. Irizar also has other solutions such as the temperature sensor, seat divider, etc. that have provided a safer means to everyone to travel and was elated to be presenting this revolutionary technology in the Expo as well. Irizar’s USA’s team has been reinforced with two more additions – Kevin Keith and Patrick Laffan. With more than 26 years of
experience, Keith is based in Orlando, Florida and has wide and extensive knowledge of the industry in the Southeastern United States and will be serving this region and beyond. Similarly, Laffan has been in the industry for more than 18 years and has deep knowledge of the industry with both sales and technical aspects. He is based in Connecticut and will be serving the Northeastern market for Irizar.
encourage the activities in a safer environment. Irizar USA would also like to thank all the partners in the industry for their support and efforts in the past year; it is only with combined efforts that things can be turned around for all. The company believes in cooperative efforts and together, the challenges this pandemic has brought can be faced and was very excited to be with and support the industry again at the UMA Expo 2021.
Irizar USA has also reached agreements with several service centers throughout the country for continued support and service. Irizar USA ensures the commitment from the company to be by the side of their customers is honored and together, along with their existing team; the company is proud to offer their customers superlative aftersales service and is confident that with its stronger team and network, it will be able to provide their customers with unmatched customer service and support.
MCI Unverils Battery-Electric J4500 CHARGE™ NFI Group Inc. (NFI or the Company), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, recently announced that its subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has unveiled the new zero-emission, battery-electric J4500 CHARGE™ coach.
Irizar has continued to innovate and has been closer than ever to its clients, adapting to everyone’s new realities, stronger with the commitment of its people, who today more than ever have demonstrated the values that define the company and its mission. The team is ready to work together with all the operators in the industry to uplift and
Irizar USA recently participated in the UMA Motorcoach Expo in Orlando. They announced agreements with several service centers through the country for support and service on their Irizar i6 model. In addition, Irizar has been developing new solutions related to Covid-19 including their Eco 3 air purifier.
The J4500 CHARGE – a zero-emission version of the industry’s best-selling J series tour and charter luxury coaches – leverages EV technology from New Flyer and delivers more than 200 miles of range, while also delivering enhanced safety features. “NFI has pushed EV and automated innovation forward, and today we achieve another milestone in our technology roadmap through the launch of MCI’s first battery-electric luxury coach,” said Paul Soubry, president and chief executive officer, NFI. “With the unveiling, MCI further expands NFI’s market-leading portfolio of zero-emission vehicles and continues our ability to lead the ZEvolution.” MCI’s J4500 CHARGE incorporates advanced technology to power its high performance, including optimized battery placement for weight distribution and handling; enhanced regeneration for energy recovery and greater efficiency; exceptional torque and gradeability for smoother, more powerful operation; and next generation, ethically sourced, high-energy batteries that deliver more than 200 miles of range. To learn more, visit mcicoach.com/electric. The new J4500 CHARGE is perfectly suited for use by tour and charter, employee shuttle and executive coach operators looking to lower their emissions and total operating costs while maintaining the luxury and passenger experience that has defined MCI for decades.
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“Our J4500 CHARGE was made for high performance through unmatched design, with each detail developed to provide an excep-
