Blue Bird Corporation places order for additional "Powered by ADOMANI®" all-electric drivetrain systems for zero-emission electric school bus order fulfillment
CORONA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 10, 2018 / ADOMANI, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADOM) a provider of advanced zero-emission and hybrid vehicle drivetrain solutions and purpose-built electric vehicles, announced today a 76% increase in its September 30, 2018 backlog of $3.6 million to $6.4 million. The increase is a result of recent purchase orders from Blue Bird Corporation for additional zero-emission drivetrain systems and spare parts for Blue Bird's all-electric Vision Type C and All American RE Type D school buses. ADOMANI® and Blue Bird and its dealerships across the United States have partnered in more than 50 Ride-and-Drive events showcasing the all-electric zero-emission school buses to school districts, community leaders and government officials. ADOMANI® currently expects to deliver approximately $3.6 million, or 57%, of its current backlog in 2018, and anticipates that it will deliver the balance by the end of the first quarter of 2019.
"We're seeing upticks in orders for zero-emission all-electric drivetrain systems that we believe are a result of the sales and operations teams' focused efforts to educate school districts and the community about the benefits of these buses for children and the environment," said Jim Reynolds, President and CEO of ADOMANI®. Reynolds continued, "Despite the competition, school districts recognize Blue Bird as a leader in alternative-fueled school buses, as well as their quality, vast North American service network and innovation, having pioneered the first zero-emission all-electric school bus in 1994."
Other factors that ADOMANI® believes are fueling the surge in orders for zero-emission all-electric school buses are the various grants and the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust funds available for zero-emission electric school buses in California, New York and several other states. As an example, California and New York school districts are eligible for funding of up to $220,000 or more for the purchase of all-electric school buses. Additional grants and funding opportunities for all-electric school buses in California include the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP), Rural School Bus Pilot Project through the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District, California Energy Commission School Bus Replacement Program, AB 617 Community Air Protection Program, Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program, and the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA).
"With the available funding, we are anticipating that more school districts will participate in the zero-emission all-electric school bus revolution," said John Roselli, VP of Sales and Marketing for ADOMANI®. "Several school districts have also expressed interest in our zero-emission all-electric Class 4 delivery trucks and vans, which we anticipate may also become eligible for HVIP funding in California."
Blue Bird delivered its first zero-emission all-electric school buses "Powered by ADOMANI®" to school districts in September 2018, with more deliveries scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2018 in California.
About ADOMANI®
ADOMANI, Inc. is a provider of zero-emission electric and hybrid vehicles and replacement drivetrains that is focused on reducing the total cost of vehicle ownership. ADOMANI® helps fleet operators unlock the benefits of green technology and address the challenges of traditional fuel price cost instability and local, state and federal environmental regulatory compliance. ADOMANI® designs and causes to be designed advanced zero-emission electric and hybrid drivetrain systems for use in new school buses and medium to heavy-duty commercial fleet vehicles. For more information visit www.ADOMANIelectric.com
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