Equipment News ative ions to attach to and change the structure of viruses, bacteria and other pollutants to create harmless and invisible water vapor. Geoff Lynch, president of Hampton Jitney, has worked with Prevost on use and real-world testing of the system in his motorcoach operations. "Our priority at Hampton Jitney has always been the safety and wellbeing of both our passengers and employees,” said Lynch. “The EnviroCare system helps us achieve that mandate and has been a great addition to our Wellness Protection program for our motorcoaches. We have been working with Prevost to test the effectiveness of the system and we have seen hospital-grade cleanliness in the coach. I have confidence that our passengers and staff benefit from the natural sanitation of the cabin air and surfaces with the EnviroCare System." Additionally, Prevost leads the industry in air flow standards. All the air within the passenger cabin is refreshed every five minutes and the air inside the coach is filtered every minute. Replenishing and filtering the air so often reassures passengers they are not breathing contaminates from other sources. “At Prevost, safety is always a priority. We tested many systems with EnviroCare standing out to make the cabin and surfaces sanitized without chemicals, side effects and all trip long,” said Jeff Gagne, product manager. “This technology has
been used around the world, in many different industries. It just makes great sense for the specific application of motorcoaches.” Your Prevost team is always ready to assist by providing or reviewing the system and testing results. Check out a quick video overview at https://youtu.be/EXMd0Z_DPgs and visit www.prevostcar.com for further information on EnviroCare and other Clean + Care program offerings from Prevost. Prevost has provided coach solutions for nearly a century with an uncompromising commitment to quality, a drive for constant innovation and improvement and dedication to safety and sustainability in every business aspect. Today, Prevost is one of North America’s largest producers of premium intercity touring coaches and is the world leader in the production of high-end motor home and specialty conversion coaches. Customer support is secured via the largest service network in the motorcoach industry with 17 OEM-owned and operated service centers across North America, a specialized customer support team with more than 260 years of industry experience and 60 mobile service vans. Prevost manufacturing facilities are located in Sainte-Claire, Quebec, Canada. Prevost is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of buses, trucks, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase customer uptime and productivity.
The Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association celebrates its 10th anniversary in August of 2021. Support stretches from Kansas to Ohio while activities include an annual convention and trade show as well as other kinds of operator support. This photo was taken in 2016 at an MBMCA show in the Chicago area.
For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com. MBMCA Celebrates 10 Years The Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association celebrates 10 years in August 2021. The inaugural Annual Convention took place in Lisle, Illinois, in November 2011. The association was formed to bring together tour and travel, and school bus industries through networking and education at an Annual Convention and Trade Show. The Annual Convention soon added a driver safety competition in year two, and the winner is sponsored by the association to participate in the national safety competition. Support of the association stretches from Kansas to Ohio. MBMCA provides resources to raise awareness of: • OEM and industry supplier contacts and technical information • Publications and position papers • Legislative and regulatory updates The online membership directory provides an avenue to connect with peers and solution providers as well as targeted advertising. In 2020, the membership came together more than ever with grassroots efforts to save the industry from the effects of COVID19 through a nationwide awareness campaign, “Motorcoaches Rolling For Awareness,” in addition to thousands of e-mails, calls and letters sent to Congress. The national effort proved one of the most recognized collaborative efforts in D.C. and obtained 68 percent support for the CERTS Act from Congressional Representatives and Senators, the most of any bill in Congress that session. In 2020, the association moved ahead with the Annual Convention and Trade Show on a smaller scale, providing the venue safely and free to all members who could attend. Even as everyone experienced a tremendously difficult 2020, support for the event was fantastic and the association is looking ahead to a brighter future. The 2021 Annual Convention, Trade Show and Safety Competition will be held July 21-22, in Elkhart, Indiana. Plan to join and celebrate these 10 years of accomplishments.
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New Flyer Unveils its Most Advanced EV Bus New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, recently unveiled its next generation battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ heavy-duty transit bus, built on the proven Xcelsior® platform.
