RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) is proud to announce it is starting another project with Gardena Municipal Bus Lines (GTrans).

The project consists of the electrification of four buses of GTrans’ fleet. The buses will be rehabilitated and converted from gasoline hybrid to all-electric battery-powered engines using CCW’s industry-leading Zero Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) technology.

This contract comes on the heels of a project CCW completed in December 2015 for GTrans, in which one gasoline hybrid bus was converted to ZEPS technology. The current project was awarded to CCW after GTrans received a California Energy Commission grant to upgrade four more of its hybrid buses to electric.

Kevin O’Brien, General Sales Manager at CCW, stated “With the evolution of greener fleets, this is an exciting time in the transit industry and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with such a great transit agency like GTrans. Their forward-thinking actions are something I admire.”

Ernie Crespo, Transit Director for GTrans stated, “We’re really excited to get delivery of these four buses and place them into service immediately. The community will instantly get a cleaner, quiet, and environmentally friendlier bus”.

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Complete Coach Works (CCW) is the largest U.S. bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company. CCW is the leading provider of a vast array of transportation solutions with more than 28 years of dedicated service in the transportation industry. Regardless of how small or large the job, CCW provides an exceptionally experienced team of more than 350 experts committed to customer service and satisfaction.

Gardena Municipal Bus Lines (GTrans) operates a fleet of about 60 gasoline hybrid buses and other smaller vehicles to provide fixed route and demand response services that connect customers to destinations within the city and in neighboring South Bay communities. GTrans, which provides approximately 10,000 rides a day, also links to the Los Angeles regional transit system, including Metro rail and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus system.

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The scope of work varied from bus to bus depending on the initial inspection; they are being inspected for repairs while other parts are already scheduled for replacement. Some of the components being replaced include engines, transmissions, suspension parts, radiators, batteries, power steering pumps, surge tanks, and exhaust components.

Kevin O’Brien, General Sales Manager at CCW, shares “it is very important that transit properties keep their buses reliable and in good condition for their passengers. We are very appreciative that First Group has chosen us to be the ones to help maintain their high standard.”

The project is scheduled to be completed early-2017.

Complete Coach Works (CCW) is the largest U.S. bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company. CCW is the leading provider of a vast array of transportation solutions with more than 28 years of dedicated service in the transportation industry. Regardless of how small or large the job, CCW provides an exceptionally experienced team of more than 350 experts committed to customer service and satisfaction.

First Group is the largest international surface transportation group in the world. Throughout its 5 divisions the company manages 110,000 employees, 69,000 vehicles, and transports around 2.2billion passengers a year. First Group has a very broad footprint in the UK and North America.

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RIVERSIDE, CA — Complete Coach Works (CCW) has begun bus deliveries of rehabilitated articulated buses to Foothill Transit in Los Angeles County. The contract, which includes repowering and repainting 30 artic buses, is expected to be completed this winter.

“The 60-foot-long buses are being repowered with cleaner burning engines that will be fuel efficient and require less maintenance,” said Kevin O’Brien, CCW General Sales Manager.

“The project also includes the inspection and replacement or repairing of the cooling and transmission systems, refreshing the suspension and some exterior body work and paint,” said Roland Cordero, Foothill Transit’s Director of Maintenance and Vehicle Technology.

The buses are being repainted with Foothill’s new logo and paint scheme. This is the second livery project CCW has undertaken for Foothill.

The new Foothill livery features waves of bright blue and lime green that swoop along the sides and around the front of the white buses. Foothill’s mountain peaks logo, a nod to its proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains, extends up from the blue swoop at the midpoint of the sides of the buses. The design reflects the agency’s commitment to sustainability “and being green,” Cordero said.

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Complete Coach Works (CCW) 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 is 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 highly 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

Foothill Transit is the largest municipal transit operator in Los Angeles County, second only in size to regional provider Metro. The agency operates 361 buses on 39 local and express routes that serve 327 square miles of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley. Of the 361 buses, 344 are powered by compressed natural gas and 17 have fast-charge battery electric motors. Ridership is more than 48,000 a week, or approximately 14 million a year.

RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) provided their Zero-Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) demo bus to Orange County Transit Association (OCTA) to support one of their Orange County Fair (OC Fair) routes.

The OC Fair, located in Costa Mesa, California has attracted over a million guests each summer for the past five years. This summer the fair opened its doors July 15, 2016 and remained open until August 12, 2016. Due to the large influx of guests attending the fair each year, OCTA adds a designated route to its route service. CCW is thrilled that their ZEPS electric demo bus was servicing the additional route.

“Working with OCTA has been a great experience. Seeing how much attention they put into each detail is what makes this property special. From the first day of the demonstration, OCTA actively communicated what their needs would be and with the support of the CCW ZEPS team, we were able to successfully provide an electric bus that met the expectations of this outstanding property,” shares Ryne Shetterly, ZEPS Sales Manager for CCW.

The 40-foot ZEPS bus was used to shuttle guests from OCTA’s standard bus stops to the OC Fair grounds. The bus traveled close to 100 miles a day and charged overnight with a CCW mobile charger.

CCW hopes to team up with OCTA in their future endeavors and is happy they were able to partner with them to alleviate their heavy summer route.

Complete Coach Works (CCW) 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 highly 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

The Orange County Fair is a 23-day annual fair that is held every summer at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA. The Orange County Fair is the 9^th largest fair in the United States with over 1,300,000 attendees each year for the past five years.

RIVERSIDE, CA – Complete Coach Works (CCW) is excited to announce the appointment of James (Jim) F. Paul as Northwest Regional Sales Manager, Michael (Mike) Klein as Southwest Regional Sales Manager and Aaron Timlick as General Manager for the Alameda, CA facility.

Jim held previous senior management positions and brings more than 25 years of leadership and automotive expertise to his role.

Jim comments, “I am proud to be part of the growing CCW family and excited about the new opportunities. I look forward to visiting Northwest transit agencies and offering them affordable fleet equipment options that they may not be aware were available to them.”

Mike has taken on several roles in the transit industry. In 15 plus years he has held a vast array of titles, allowing him to grow professionally within the industry.

Mike shares, “As a previous CCW client I experienced the quality of work and professionalism they offer. I am excited to be part of this team. My position allows me to help with honest solutions and guidance to the folks sitting where I once sat. Also, I get to travel and meet great people. I have found there are many organizations that are unaware of the options CCW can provide, such as quality, time and cost savings.”

With 5 years as a Production Supervisor at CCW under his belt and over 10 years in the transit industry, Aaron will surely be very successful in his new role as General Manager in CCW’s Alameda facility.

“I have had a great time working at CCW’s Riverside facility in the past 5 years. I look forward to working with a new and great team in the Alameda facility,” said Aaron. “I am thankful to CCW for the opportunities they have provided me with and will be taking on this new role with the upmost dedication and enthusiasm.”

Vice President of Sales and Marketing Richard Sullivan shares, “We are very excited to welcome Jim, Mike and Aaron to our team and their new roles. Their commitment to the company and its customers will be a strong asset to Complete Coach Works. I look forward to supporting and assisting them in the growth of business with our current and future customers.”

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.