GreenPower Motor Company launches integral electric school bus

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By Will Hall - 20th September 2021

GreenPower Motor Company launches integral electric school bus

Canada – Canadian electric vehicles manufacturer, GreenPower Motor Company, which is based in Vancouver, has launched an all-electric monocoque school bus. The Battery Electric Automotive School Transportation (BEAST) was showcased at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California.

The 40-foot bus offers a range of 240 km, powered by a 194 kWh battery and a Dana Inc. TM4 electric drivetrain. Designed as a monocoque chassis, GreenPower claim that the BEAST is the safest and most durable battery powered school bus on the market.

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