First Transit has ordered six Axess battery-electric buses (BEB) from ElDorado National (California) or ENC, for operation at Emory University in Atlanta.
Emory University selected the ENC Axess for its first battery-electric bus order to be in service on its campus in Atlanta. The new buses will join an existing ENC fleet of 36 low-floor shuttle buses that have successfully served the university for more than 10 years.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with ENC and Emory University, with a new fleet to include these zero emission buses,” said Tim McCann, senior vice president, First Transit. “Our team is proud to enhance their fleet and provide the campus community with a cleaner transportation option.”
The university recently joined Race to Zero, a coalition of educational institutions devoted to achieving zero carbon emissions. This fleet of ENC Axess BEBs will help Emory in its drive toward creating a more sustainable campus.
Introduced in late 2021, the ENC Axess BEB is built on the Axess platform, which has more than 20 years of performance. Available in 40-, 35- and 32-foot lengths, the Axess BEB is purpose built for every transit and shuttle application. It has integrated a Cummins battery-electric system utilizing up to 518 kWh of the new BP74E battery packs and is backed by Cummins’ worldwide network of trained service and support technicians.
“Our partnership with Cummins has been crucial in the development of the new Axess Battery Electric Bus,” said Jason Moore, vice president and general manager, ENC. “Their expertise in electric powertrains helped us engineer an innovative electric solution for our transit and shuttle bus customers.”
As with ENC’s conventional fueled models, the Axess BEB is available with an optional 304 grade stainless steel body structure for high corrosion markets. The Axess was purposely designed for charging flexibility including plug-in, overhead and in-ground inductive charging. ENC also offers multiple configurations for passenger seating and wheelchair accommodations to meet the exact needs of its customers.
