Innovation

Known for breaking new ground with the first low-floor bus, the first diesel-electric bus and most recently, the world’s first zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell fleet, we remain dedicated to innovation and excellence as we provide customers with a wide range of products such as clean-running, fuel-efficient hybrid buses; zero-emission electric trolleys; buses with alternative fuels, like hydrogen, CNG, and LNG; and clean diesel buses. Our products put us on the map. Quality and innovation keep us ahead.


Innovation Highlights

2008
First to deliver electronic instrument panel
First to deliver LED headlights

2007
Awarded contract for world’s first hydrogen bus fleet (BC Transit)

2002
Introduced the first 60’ articulated diesel-electric hybrid bus

1998
Delivered first diesel-electric parallel hybrid bus

1996
Introduced the first articulated 60’ low-floor bus

1994
Delivered first natural gas (CNG) bus
World’s first integration of hydrogen fuel cell technology

1993
Introduced programmable logic control for bus electrical systems

1992
Introduced the first articulated 60’ trolley buses

1988
Introduced low-floor technology to North America