The company said that the new production facility will have a capacity of 300 buses annually and projected revenue for its first year in excess of $80m.
The companies also said the facility will specialize in zero emission ALL-ELECTRIC buses, with the DesignLine proprietary software vehicle management system being supplied by DesignLine USA and DesignLine R&D NZ.
The DesignLine HYBRID vehicles produce 65% to 80% less emissions than the competition.
Using a Capstone turbine generator, available in a 65kW or 30kW size, with the DesignLine proprietary software and hybrid control system, the DesignLine vehicle is able to operate in a zero emission mode for up to 40% of the day.
