LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower
Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a
leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission
electric-powered vehicles serving the cargo, delivery, shuttle,
transit, and school bus markets, today announced its AV Star will
be on display and used as a demo vehicle at CES® 2022 as part of
Perrone Robotic's Innovation Alley demonstration track.
This announcement falls on the heels of GreenPower and Perrone's
recent OEM agreement, which continues to build on the success of
the original AV Star developed for the Jacksonville Transportation
Authority (JTA).
"Together with GreenPower and First Transit, we are thrilled to
provide CES attendees with an opportunity to experience firsthand
and ride in the AV Star," said Paul
Perrone, CEO and founder of Perrone Robotics. "The AV Star
was developed to meet the demand for autonomous shuttle offerings
for the transit and transportation sector."
CES attendees will get an up close and personal look at
industry-leading technology as they cruise around a 556-foot track
in what may be their first ride in an autonomous vehicle. The AV
Star is the nation's first fully-autonomous, zero-emissions,
all-electric, ADA-compliant, FMVSS certified and Buy America
shuttle capable of highway speeds.
"We're excited that our AV Star will be on display for
demonstration rides at the upcoming CES with Perrone Robotics,"
said GreenPower CEO Fraser Atkinson.
"CES celebrates the next generation of innovation, and we are
honored to be a part of that mission."
Additional Event Information:
- Ride experiences will take place at the CES "Innovation Alley"
demonstration track outside the West Hall, booth #WP-8 on
Wednesday, Jan. 5 - Friday, Jan. 7
from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST and
Saturday, Jan. 8. from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PST.
- CES attendees and media will have the opportunity to ride,
experience and connect with industry executives as they bring
together the most advanced AV mobility options for reliable transit
and transportation programs.
About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
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.
Media and Investor Contacts:
Allie Potter, Skyya PR
allie@skyya.com
Mike Cole, Investor Relations
mike.cole@greenpowermotor.com
(949) 444-1341
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