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- March 10, 2022
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ABC Companies travels 2,500 zero emission miles with 69 passenger Van Hool TDX25E Battery-Electric Double Deck motorcoach using public charging
Winter Garden, FL – March, 2022, ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport vehicles in the USA and Canada, today announced it has successfully completed a cross-country road trip aboard the battery-electric Van Hool TDX25E Double Decker motorcoach – demonstrating the vehicle range and strength of battery technology to meet the needs of motorcoach customers.
Beginning at ABC’s Winter Garden, Florida headquarters and ending at ABC’s Costa Mesa, California facility, the route included elevations in excess of 5,000 feet, passage through mountain crossings, and a variety of road and climate conditions over a distance of 2,500 miles. This is the company’s longest EV road test demonstration to date, surpassing a recently conducted 1,700-mile road test throughout the Northern California and Pacific Northwest region. The new EV double deck model completed [...]
Van Hool TDX25E
EV Meets Double Deck- March 10, 2022
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The world’s first all-electric double deck coach is now available in the United States.
The TDX25E is also the largest electric passenger vehicle on the road today. Transport up to 75 passengers while reducing operating costs and carbon footprint. Recently road-tested in a 2,500-mile cross country trip from Florida to California. Passengers will enjoy the smooth and quiet ride of this exciting new addition to the trusted Van Hool line of coaches.
The TDX25E is designed with a technologically advanced battery system by Proterra. Travel up to 260 miles on a full charge, the energy dense batteries hold a max charge of 676 kWh. Van Hool electric coaches use a Siemens power train. Over the past few decades Van Hool has built more than 1,200 vehicles with an electrical drive system.
The high demand for zero emissions transportation does not require sacrificing comfort or optional luxury features. ABC Companies offers a variety of options to customize your vehicle for specific needs.
ABC companies has experience with integrating EV’s providing their fleet electrification services for a variety of customers. Taking a holistic approach to the onboarding of electric vehicles, ABC offers cr [...]
Charging Options
Solutions for Powering Your Fleet at Every Size- February 11, 2022
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ABC Companies continues our legacy of evolving to support each customer’s needs. Staying on the cutting-edge of technology is imperative to our service-centered mission. We are proud to announce our partnership with industry leading experts ABB and ChargePoint, to deliver a variety of charging solutions for any EV fleet.
Recent growth in EV and charging manufacturing can pose an overwhelming number of options. The process of electrifying a fleet does not have to be intimidating. You can feel confident in your electrification journey with ABC and our industry leading partners.
If you have yet to choose which electric vehicles are right for your fleet, our team can help determine which vehicles and chargers are compatible.
Let our trained team evaluate your charging needs. Contact us today to get a personalized plan to power your fleet. Available Charging Options fromWith more than 135 years of heritage in electrification technology, ABB offers a world-class EV charging solutions for safe, smart, and reliable e-mobility – from the vehicle to the grid.
ChargePoint’s global fleet solu [...]
- February 11, 2022
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Sept 8-11, 2024 Niagara Falls, NY
TAM Conference- Transportation Assoc of MDSept 17-19, 2024 Stevensville, MD
GNEMA Fall Annual MeetingSept 17-19, 2024 Atlantic City, NJ
FPTA/CTD Annual ConferenceSept 22-25, 2024 Palm Beach, FL
TASA-TASB ConventionSept 27-29, 2024 San Antonio, TX
NTHECC Fall ConventionOct 3-5, 2024 Oklahoma City, OK
Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA)Oct 9-11, 2024 Telluride, CO
Chauffeur Driven/NLA ShowOct 13-16, 2024 National Harbor, MD
MPTA- MN Public Transit ExpoOct 14-16, 2024 Mankato, MN
BANY Annual Meeting and MarketplaceOct [...]
- February 10, 2022
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- November 11, 2021
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The ABC team is here to assist you with your Low or No Emission Vehicle - 5339(c) grant applications. Please fill out the form below and an ABC team member will contact you.
The Low-or-No Emission Vehicle Program is a funding opportunity for those agencies who wish to electrify their fleet quickly. What makes this program special is the ability for an agency to partner with an OEM in lieu of the traditional RFP/IFB process. Please let us know if you are interested in this program, and we will be happy to walk you through the process!
Long-time Trusted Parts and Service Provider ABC Companies Enters Transit Vehicle Distributor Market
- November 1, 2021
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Company rolls out new portfolio of custom transit solutions at APTA Expo
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. (November 1, 2021) – ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment in the United States and Canada, has entered the transit vehicle distributor market. ABC will build on its strong history of sourcing parts and providing the expert service agencies count on to keep their fleets on the move. ABC will launch their market entry at the upcoming APTA Expo, where they will exhibit as a transit vehicle distributor, showcasing a range of vehicles and technologies designed to address emerging market trends and needs.
ABC made the decision to sell transit vehicles based on a need for more customized solutions to address the ever-evolving transit landscape. Its adaptive new line-up of custom-created vehicles, featuring a wide range of available sizes, power options, body styles and technologies will give transit agencies greater choice, scalability and [...]
- August 9, 2021
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Premium Ground Transport Leader Takes Delivery of Two New Van Hool CX45s.
Winter Garden, FL – July, 2021, ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment in the USA and Canada, has delivered two model year 2021 Van Hool CX45’s to ECS Transportation Group in Dallas, TX. The vehicles will be used to support the operator’s growing luxury transportation service, and as such, offer fit and finish details that are designed to align with ECS’s high touch customer service and passenger experience.
A market leader in luxury ground transportation, the ECS fleet accommodates a wide range of executive, corporate and leisure travelers, as well as schools, universities, sports teams and church groups, and military movements. Headquartered in Dallas, ECS offers premium ground transportation to customers in over 600 cities worldwide. Its late model fleet includes Mercedes-Benz S Class sedans, Lincoln Continentals, and Chevy Suburban SUVs, Mercedes-Benz Sprinters and minibuses – [...]
- August 2, 2021
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