ABC Companies is highlighting its recently announced distributor arrangement with Vicinity Motor Corp. at APTA Expo 2021.
ABC is selling and supporting Vicinity™ heavy-duty mid-size buses and the Vicinity Lightning™ EV with new and existing customers.
With the addition of Vicinity’s product suite, ABC says it is positioned to more fully address shifting transit priorities, especially for smaller buses used for transit-on-demand and shuttle services, advanced ADA-compliant models and expanded zero-emission and battery-electric options. As a distributor for Vicinity and other manufacturers, ABC aims to become a one-stop shop for transit agencies and operators, allowing them to purchase, find parts for and service their vehicles all with one established partner.
At APTA Expo, ABC and Vicinity Motor Corp. are jointly exhibiting a range of heavy-duty, light-duty and special purpose vehicles to offer flexibility and functionality, paired with the personal service and responsiveness. Among the Vicinity vehicles being displayed are the Vicinity Classic 30-fooy CNG, a scaled down model to allow for versatile uses and easy maneuverability in any community and the Vicinity Lightning 28-foot low-floor EV, a smaller and more sustainably driven model. ABC will also feature Vicinity’s recently acquired Optimal EV light-duty all-electric cut-away shuttle, ideal for driving in smaller inner-city locations and for paratransit applications.
Canadian-based Vicinity Motor Corp. has invested in expanding its U.S. presence in light of the new relationship with ABC Companies. The company is in the process of building a new state-of-the art manufacturing facility in the state of Washington. The first of these fully Buy America compliant vehicles will roll off the line in early 2022 and are available for purchase now.
“ABC entered the transit vehicle distributor market to offer the versatility, control and single-source convenience operators want and need,” said ABC Companies President and Chief Commercial Officer Roman Cornell. “Our relationship with Vicinity enhances our ability to sell truly differentiated models and options that solve pressing challenges and trending issues. We’ve entered the market in a big way, looking to make positive changes and add value, and we believe this product line up measures up to that goal.”
