Core Viewpoint - NFI Group Inc. has secured two firm orders from Durham Region Transit, including seven battery-electric buses and 36 clean-diesel buses, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable transit solutions in Canada [1][3]. Company Overview - NFI Group Inc. is a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer, specializing in zero-emission electric mass mobility solutions [1][8]. - New Flyer Industries Canada ULC, a subsidiary of NFI, has been a trusted partner to DRT since 1988, focusing on safe and reliable public transit solutions [3]. Orders and Manufacturing Initiatives - The orders from DRT include seven Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 40-foot battery-electric buses and 36 Xcelsior 40-foot clean-diesel buses, enhancing DRT's fleet [1][7]. - The Xcelsior CHARGE NG buses will be among the first manufactured under New Flyer's All-Canadian Build initiative, which aims to increase production capacity by up to 240 equivalent units annually and create 250 new green jobs in Manitoba [4]. Technological Advancements - The Xcelsior CHARGE NG bus features high-energy batteries, advanced protective battery packaging, and a lightweight electric traction drive system with up to 90% energy recovery [5]. Industry Position - NFI leads the electrification of mass mobility globally, offering a wide range of sustainable drive systems, including zero-emission electric, natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel [8][9]. - NFI supports an installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches worldwide, with a workforce of over 9,100 team members across ten countries [9].