WASHINGTON, June 15,
2022 /CNW/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ:
GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and
distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium and
heavy-duty vehicles, today hosted an event at the U.S. Capitol
demonstrating its lineup of electric school buses including
GreenPower's Type D BEAST and Type A Nano BEAST and flagship
commercial electric transit vehicle, the EV Star.
GreenPower hosted members of Congress, West
Virginia state delegates, school district personnel and the
general public to review the health benefits of electric vehicles
for our children and communities, the safety and reliability of
zero-emission school buses, and various funding programs available
to school districts. Participants were able to learn about the
BEAST, Nano BEAST and EV Star, as well as the opportunity to speak
with lawmakers on investing in advanced mobility, U.S.
manufacturing and healthier communities.
"We are honored to showcase GreenPower's purpose-built electric
vehicles alongside esteemed officials in Washington D.C. today," said Brendan Riley, President and Director of
GreenPower. "It is heartening that so many federal, state, and
local officials have taken such an active interest in not only the
obvious environmental benefits of zero-emission electric school bus
advancements, but the tremendous health advantages for our children
and our communities."
The event featured remarks from Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Rep. Nanette Barragán
(D-CA). In addition, West Virginia State Senate President and
Lieutenant Governor Craig Blair,
State Delegates Paul Espinosa and
Christopher Toney, and Federal Funds
and Grants Director of the WV Dept. of Economic Development,
Vic Sprouse spoke at the
event.
"Our delegation is happy to represent the state of West Virginia in partnership with GreenPower
at the U.S. Capitol in support of electrifying the transportation
network and bringing environmentally sustainable vehicles to our
streets," said Senate President and Lieutenant Governor
Craig Blair. "With rebates of up to
$375,000 currently available as a
result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, school districts need
to make the move to upgrade to electric school buses like the
GreenPower BEAST."
Attendees also heard from the Greater Washington Region Clean
Cities Coalition and Moms Clean Air Force.
GreenPower is committed to providing innovative, technology
forward, purpose-built vehicles to the market and accelerated
adoptions of zero-emission vehicles means a healthier and more
sustainable environment for our communities and for the future.
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Clean School Bus Program
Last month, GreenPower announced the BEAST and Nano BEAST
all-electric school buses are eligible for rebates under the EPA
Clean School Bus program which will provide five billion dollars over five years (FY
2022-2026) to replace existing school buses with clean and
zero-emission models to help bring healthier transportation
solutions to students around the country. Under the EPA program,
qualified purchasers of GreenPower's Type D BEAST all-electric
school bus are eligible for a rebate of up to $375,000 and up to $285,000 for GreenPower's Type A Nano BEAST
all-electric school bus. Online applications will close on
August 19, 2022.
GreenPower's All-Electric Type A Nano BEAST school
bus
Media and Investor Contacts:
Brendan Riley
GreenPower President
(510) 910-3377
Mike Cole
Investor Relations
(949) 444-1341
Allie Potter
Skyya PR for GreenPower
(218) 766-8856
allie@skyya.com
About GreenPower Motor
Company
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of
high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty
vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo
van, and a cab and chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design
to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be
battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global
suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower
to meet the specifications of various operators while providing
standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for
warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational
facilities in southern California.
Listed on the Toronto exchange
since November 2015, GreenPower
completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to
www.greenpowermotor.com
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