NFI Group receives 46-Xcelsior order from Nevada

Executive Summary

• NFI Group’s subsidiary, New Flyer of America Inc., has received a firm award for 46 Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG) 40-foot transit buses from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC).
• The order utilizes options from an existing contract for up to 129 buses, which were added to New Flyer's backlog in the first quarter of 2025.
• The purchase is supported by Federal Transit Administration funds and highlights the environmental benefits of the CNG buses, which emit 90% less nitrogen oxide than diesel engines.

Key Details

• Customer: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC).
• Product: 46 Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG) 40-foot transit buses.
• Contract Context: The order represents options from a previous contract for up to 129 Xcelsior CNG 40-foot transit buses, added to the backlog in Q1 2025.
• Funding: Supported by Federal Transit Administration funds.
• Environmental Specifications: The Xcelsior CNG buses emit 90% less nitrogen oxide than diesel engines and meet particulate matter standards without the need for a filter.
• Strategic Significance: RTC’s current fleet consists entirely of NFI Group buses (including Arboc, Alexander Dennis, and New Flyer brands), reinforcing the partnership in a region with a population of over 2.3 million people.

Notable Quotes

• "New Flyer takes great pride in our 30-year history of excellence with RTC and looks forward to continuing this partnership in the years ahead," said Chris Stoddart, president, North American bus and coach, NFI. "RTC's current fleet consists entirely of NFI Group buses, operating Arboc and Alexander Dennis buses, in addition to New Flyer, which reaffirms the value our vehicles deliver for the agency and the citizens of southern Nevada every day."