Jun 11, 2015 | News & Press
MONTEREY, Calif. —Monterey Salinas Transit cut the cord on its wireless electric trolley Monday morning.
“It is the first of its kind all electric trolley that is powered through magnetic induction technology,” said Carl Sedoryk, with MST.
The trolley was once part of the all diesel fleet used by the public transportation organization, but with the help of Complete Coach Works its been retrofitted with an electric engine that charges wirelessly.
On the corner of Tyler and Pearl there is a charging plate, the trolley drives above it and syncs to charge, the technology built by WAVE, a company out of Salt Lake City, Utah.
MST is the first agency in California to use wireless power transfer technology that is installed under the roadway, transmitting electricity via magnetic waves to the vehicle.
Sedoryk said it has taken four year, a big federal grant, and a lot of hard work to bring the one of a kind trolley to the Central Coast.
The project was funded in part by a $1.67 million federal Clean Fuels grant, with an “in-kind” match from the state of California.
In attendance at the cord cutting ceremony were many of the people who helped to get the ball on the trolley rolling, including Monterey city councilor Libby Downey, and U.S. Rep. Sam Farr (D).
The event also brought in transportation employees from around the state there to see the technology in action.
“We have people from all over the state who are here who are interested in finding more environmentally sustainable ways to operate public transit in their communities,” Sedoryk said.
MST hopes to get the rest of its trolley fleet running on electricity eventually, and has already applied for another federal grant to help achieve the goal.
Story courtesy of KSBW.com Action News 8.
Apr 9, 2015 | News & Press
For Immediate Release
April 9, 2015
RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) is excited to announce the appointment of Michael “Mike” Poore as Southwest Regional Sales Manager.
Mike brings more than 35 years of leadership and automotive expertise to this role.
Mike served as CCW Sales Executive in 2006, leading the company in business development and planning, creating alliances and partnerships, and advancing technological integrations.
Mike comments, “It feels great to have the opportunity to come back and help CCW move forward. I am proud to be part of this company, where I know if you work hard and stay focused your future opportunities will be great.”
“We are pleased to, once again, have Mike be a valued representative of the company. Mike’s background in sales comes with a wealth of knowledge, specifically in the automotive industry. He will immediately contribute to our growth with a solid presence in the Southwest Region, while further establishing relationships as a senior sales executive in the area. We look forward to providing Mike the necessary tools to excel in this new endeavor,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing Richard Sullivan.
Mike held previous senior management and executive positions in the United States Army for more than a decade, at Schuff Steel Company, Sunset Enterprises, Inc. and Eagle Support Services Corp. Mike’s dedication in serving as Senior Maintenance Supervisor during the Gulf War demonstrates his loyalty and commitment.
Mike is a Senior Sales Executive with a degree in automotive science, he enjoys the outdoors, house boating, camping and riding his jet ski. His automotive expertise and decades of leadership experience will be a valuable addition to Complete Coach Works.
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. Regardless of how small or large the job, CCW provides an exceptionally experienced team of over 350 experts, committed to customer service and satisfaction.Our employees are critical to our success and to the richness of our services, ideas, and innovations. Recruiting top talent is one of the key elements to Complete Coach Works’ success and our employees reflect our core values.Our core values include integrity, accountability, imagination and teamwork.
For more information, please contact Celeste Casas at (800) 287-7253 or e-mail [email protected]
Mar 13, 2015 | News & Press
For Immediate Release
March 13, 2015
RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract from City Utilities of Springfield (CU) to supply seven rehabilitated 35-foot low-floor buses.
The buses will be equipped with remanufactured engines and rebuilt transmissions as a cost effective method of quickly acquiring improved buses.
The two-door 35-foot remanufactured buses will:
- replace 30-foot single-door buses
- ease onboarding
- expedite stops
- allow an increase in rider capacity
- significantly improve wheelchair accessibility
“These 35-foot rebuilt buses will be a very economical alternative to new buses” said CU’s Fleet Manager Todd Patterson.
CCW’s rehabilitated buses will help alleviate City Utilities of Springfield’s four heaviest routes by providing reliable buses for years to come.
City Utilities of Springfield is a community-owned utility serving customers with reliable, affordable and responsibly-produced services. In fiscal year 2014, CU Transit provided nearly 1.5 million rides to passengers on fixed day routes and evening routes over 172 miles in its’ service territory. In addition to transit, CU provides electric, natural gas, water, and broadband services to the community.
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. CCW a pioneer in the business and strives to continually provide cleaner air through innovative design and engineering resulting in the world’s first and only remanufactured all-electric battery powered bus. Developed and integrated by CCW, the Zero Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) technology provides customers a cost effective alternative to green 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, please contact Celeste Casas at (800) 287-7253 or e-mail [email protected]
Feb 24, 2015 | News & Press
For Immediate Release
February 26, 2015
RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract from Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) to completely rebuild six low floor buses to help provide exceptional service to DART’s customers.
The 60 foot low floor articulated buses will replace high floor buses and include newly installed ramps, remanufactured power trains, transmissions, engines, brakes and will be equipped with two ADA compliant wheelchair positions.
“This is a really exciting project because the improved ADA accessibility will deliver better satisfaction with new ramps that make onboarding and off boarding easy, safe and fast,” said CCW’s Regional Sales Manager Jay Raber.
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is the transportation provider for Polk County operating fixed route, paratransit and RideShare vanpool service. In FY 2014, DART provided over 4.7 million rides with a fleet of 150 buses and 94 RideShare vanpool vans.
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. CCW a pioneer in the business and strives to continually 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, please contact Celeste Casas at (800) 287-7253 or e-mail [email protected]
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.
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