Feb 6, 2015 | News & Press
For Immediate Release
February 6, 2015
RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) is pleased to announce it has begun the delivery of 21 rehabilitated Zero Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) powered electric buses to Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo).
As the world’s first and only of its kind, the remanufactured ZEPS buses are rebuilt with lightweight flooring, lightweight seats, low resistance tires, energy-efficient heating and cooling to ensure a range of 130 miles on a single battery charge. Each 40 foot electric bus carries 36 seated passengers plus standees and is equipped with air operated doors, brakes, suspension, hydraulic power-steering, stainless steel bike racks and LED lighting.
“With the industry’s current drive towards developing efficient green technology, it is exciting to be able to provide transportation agencies a way to double their fleets or reduce their purchasing cost to half, both within the same budget,” said CCW Vice President Richard Sullivan.
The ZEPS powered buses create significant life cycle carbon savings by eliminating activities involved in manufacturing a new bus. CCW’s clean all-electric ZEPS drive system replaces the original drive system on existing traditional diesel buses, resulting in operational savings that benefit the environment. IndyGo will receive what will be the country’s largest remanufactured electric fleet at a fraction of the cost, helping the Indianapolis residents and visitors reach their destinations on cutting edge, clean technology vehicles.
ZEPS electric buses also:
- Reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign oil
- Use electricity from the grid, a renewable energy source
- Serve as a viable alternative to fossil fuels
- Eliminate hazardous waste and reduce air pollution
“This project is coming at a time when our ridership is at a record high, with over 10 million trips in 2014. The project is another opportunity to show the forward thinking and progressive work being done, creating more interest in public transportation,” said Mike Birch, Chief Operating Officer at IndyGo.
With recent recognition by the South Coast Air Quality Management District for Advancement of Air Pollution Technology and by BusCon for Best Green Initiative, CCW is confident the ZEPS powered buses will pave the way and advance the goals of transportation providers to protect their communities and the environment.
Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation is an Indiana-based municipal public transit corporation providing more than 10 million trips in Marion County on 31 local routes with 155 buses in its fleet.
Complete Coach Works is the largest U.S. bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company and the leading provider of a vast array of transportation solutions with over 28 years of dedicated service in the transportation industry. Not only is CCW a pioneer in the business, but continually strives to provide cleaner air through innovative design and engineering resulting in the world’s first and only remanufactured all-electric battery powered bus. Developed exclusively by CCW, the ZEPS technology was integrated in order to provide customers an affordable route to eco-friendly transportation, potentially revolutionizing the transportation industry while supporting the environment for future generations. Regardless of how small or large the job, CCW provides an exceptionally experienced team of over 350 experts, committed to customer service and satisfaction. For more information about the ZEPS electric bus and other services, please visit www.CompleteCoach.com/electric-bus.
Jan 22, 2015 | News & Press
For Immediate Release
January 22, 2015
RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) is proud to announce and welcome Thomas Hoskins as the company’s Production Manager. With over 12 years of unique experience and expertise in leadership and mechanical repair, Thomas will continue to build his success with CCW, the nation’s leading bus remanufacturing company.
In 2003, Thomas began as a Lead Service Technician for Motor Coach Industries (MCI) and was promoted to Shop Supervisor in 2007 and then again to Operations Manager in 2013. At MCI, he gained a wealth of knowledge and experience providing excellent productivity and customer satisfaction by supervising all maintenance personnel, productions, services and resources. He also initiated strategies to ensure customer retention and drive revenue growth.
Thomas joins CCW as Production Manager to continue CCWs commitment to providing its customers with a vast array of transportation solutions, ensuring production remains safe, efficient and on time.
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the leadership team at CCW for this amazing opportunity,” said Hoskins. “I’m eager to contribute to such a stellar organization.”
Complete Coach Works is the largest U.S. bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company and the leading provider of a vast array of transportation solutions with over 28 years of dedicated service in the transportation industry. Located on a fifteen acre facility in Riverside, Calif. as well as an Alameda, Calif. facility, featuring state of the art equipment and employing 350 technicians and staff, Complete Coach Works performs emission retrofits, CNG conversions, bus remanufacturing, wheelchair lift installations and accident and fire damage repair. Regardless of how small or large the job, CCW provides an exceptionally experienced team of experts, committed to customer service and satisfaction.
Dec 3, 2014 | News & Press
Complete Coach Works has received a contract with the Indianapolis Transportation Agency to convert 21 diesel buses into non-emission electric vehicles.
“Next year, it will be the largest fleet in the Unites States of electric buses running around in the country,” said Dale Carson, president of Complete Coach Works.
But before the car can become a zero-emission vehicle, everything from the engine, to the tires, to the metal flooring must go. Once the bus is gutted, it will take two months to transform the diesel burning engine bus into an all-electric zero-emission propulsion system vehicle.
View the full article and video from ACB 7 Eyewitness News Los Angeles.
Nov 30, 2014 | News & Press
Complete Coach Works has been rebuilding used buses at its plant off Spruce Street for more than 29 years. But it is now winning recognition for turning old polluters into zero-emission models.
The company got a big boost this spring when it won a $12.2 million contract from the Indianapolis transit agency to turn 22 worn-out diesel buses into clean electric vehicles.
“We are really excited,” said Justin Scalzi, an account manager for the company during a tour of company’s facilities in October. “Once we have these buses out on the road in Indiana, the other transit agencies will realize that we are the real thing.”
View the full article and photos from The Press Enterprise.
Oct 17, 2014 | News & Press
Riverside, CA – Complete Coach Works has been recognized for its efforts in green technology at the 26th Annual Clean Air Awards on Friday, October 3rd. South Coast Air Quality Management District praised Complete Coach Works by giving them the highly coveted award of Advancement of Air Pollution Technology in a reception at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. South Coast Air Quality Management District, a government agency, assists in the regulating of pollution while allowing businesses to succeed and evolve accordingly. Both Complete Coach Works and South Coast Air Quality Management District strive to provide cleaner air through sensible means.
Complete Coach Works has garnered attention from many professionals in the environmental studies world for creating public transit options that are also green for city air. David Danelski, environmental writer from the Press Enterprise, wrote an article titled “CLEAN BUSES: Riverside company wins clean air award” in which he mentions the company’s most recent recognition for the Zero-Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) Bus. The ZEPS Bus uses an advanced lithium battery and liquid cooled drive system, providing clean and noise-free transportation at an affordable price. Danelski writes “Complete Coach Works developed its own system for retrofitting transit buses with nonpolluting electric engines. Their Zero-Emission Propulsion System allows buses to go more than 120 miles between charges.”
Another recent feat Complete Coach Works takes pride in is the award it was given by BusCon 2014 on September 17, 2014 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. On its website, BusCon expresses its interest in clean air technology stating that attendees may “learn about the latest in alternative fuels and other green technologies; telematics; buses, motorcoaches, vans, shuttles and other vehicles; safety; accessible transportation; regulatory issues; training and more.” Based on their mutual goals, BusCon awarded Complete Coach Works “Best Green Initiative,” further reinforcing the success that the company has attained through hands-on research.
Complete Coach Works looks forward to presenting the public with more transit options that are also pollution-free. Complete Coach Works is the nation’s largest supplier of remanufactured transportation vehicles, repowers, emission upgrades and wheelchair lift retrofits. Located on a modern ten-acre facility in Riverside CA, Complete Coach Works brings over 20 years of expertise dedicated to serving the transit industry. For more information, contact Celeste Casas at 951-684-9585.
