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MCI Unveils J4500 CHARGE Luxury Electric Coach May 05, 2021 at 1:17pm ET ++ It hast more than 200 miles of range. Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a part of the NFI group, has unveiled its first battery-electric, zero-emission luxury coach for the North American market - the 45.6-foot (13.9 m) long J4500 CHARGE. 544 kWh battery pack (XALT cells), it s expected that the range will be o ver 200 miles (320 km), but a lot depends on the usage. According to the specs, it s 163-233 miles (262-375 km) depending on usage. With a passenger capacity of 56, the J4500 CHARGE is envisioned for the tour, charter and employee shuttle markets. ....
The J4500 CHARGE™ – a zero-emission version of the industry’s best-selling J series tour and charter luxury coaches – leverages EV technology from New Flyer and delivers over 200 miles of range, while also delivering enhanced safety features. “NFI has pushed EV and automated innovation forward, and today we achieve another milestone in our technology roadmap through the launch of MCI’s first battery-electric luxury coach,” said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer, NFI. “With the unveiling, MCI further expands NFI’s market-leading portfolio of zero-emission vehicles and continues our ability to lead the ZEvolution.” MCI’s J4500 CHARGE™ incorporates advanced technology to power its high performance, including optimized battery placement for weight distribution and handling; enhanced regeneration for energy recovery and greater efficiency; exceptional torque and gradeability for smoother, more powerful operation; and next generation, eth ....