Suffolk County Transit Chooses NFI’s New Flyer to Modernize Fleet with 132 Next-Generation Buses
NFI Group Inc. (OTC: NFYEF) has secured a significant contract from Suffolk County Transit for up to 132 next-generation buses over five years. The order comprises 92 Xcelsior® hybrid-electric 35-foot buses and 40 Xcelsior CHARGE NG� battery-electric 40-foot buses, marking Suffolk County's initial move toward a more energy-diverse fleet.
The contract builds upon an existing partnership, with Suffolk County Transit already operating 73 New Flyer Xcelsior® hybrid-electric buses. The new vehicles will be manufactured in the United States, featuring a common platform that enables shared parts, tools, and training across hybrid and battery-electric models, optimizing operational efficiency.
NFI Group Inc. (OTC: NFYEF) ha ottenuto un importante contratto da Suffolk County Transit per la fornitura di fino a 132 autobus di nuova generazione nel corso di cinque anni. L'ordine include 92 autobus ibridi elettrici Xcelsior® da 35 piedi e 40 autobus elettrici a batteria Xcelsior CHARGE NG� da 40 piedi, segnando il primo passo di Suffolk County verso una flotta più diversificata dal punto di vista energetico.
Il contratto si basa su una collaborazione già esistente, dato che Suffolk County Transit gestisce attualmente 73 autobus ibridi elettrici New Flyer Xcelsior®. I nuovi veicoli saranno prodotti negli Stati Uniti e avranno una piattaforma comune che permette di condividere parti, strumenti e formazione tra i modelli ibridi e quelli elettrici a batteria, ottimizzando così l'efficienza operativa.
NFI Group Inc. (OTC: NFYEF) ha asegurado un contrato importante con Suffolk County Transit para hasta 132 autobuses de próxima generación durante cinco años. El pedido incluye 92 autobuses híbridos eléctricos Xcelsior® de 35 pies y 40 autobuses eléctricos a batería Xcelsior CHARGE NG� de 40 pies, marcando el primer paso de Suffolk County hacia una flota con mayor diversidad energética.
El contrato se basa en una colaboración existente, ya que Suffolk County Transit opera actualmente 73 autobuses híbridos eléctricos New Flyer Xcelsior®. Los nuevos vehículos se fabricarán en Estados Unidos y cuentan con una plataforma común que permite compartir piezas, herramientas y capacitación entre los modelos híbridos y eléctricos a batería, optimizando la eficiencia operativa.
NFI Group Inc. (OTC: NFYEF)� Suffolk County Transit� 향후 5년간 최대 132대� 차세대 버스 공급 계약� 체결했습니다. 이번 주문에는 92대� Xcelsior® 하이브리� 전기 35피트 버스왶 40대� Xcelsior CHARGE NG� 배터� 전기 40피트 버스가 포함되어 있으�, 이는 Suffolk County가 에너지 다양성을 갖춘 차량 운용으로 � 발을 내딛� 의미입니�.
� 계약은 기존 파트너십� 기반으로 하며, Suffolk County Transit은 이미 73대� New Flyer Xcelsior® 하이브리� 전기 버스� 운영 중입니다. � 차량들은 미국에서 제조되며, 하이브리� � 배터� 전기 모델 간에 부�, 도구, 교육� 공유� � 있는 공통 플랫폼을 사용하여 운영 효율성을 극대화합니다.
NFI Group Inc. (OTC : NFYEF) a obtenu un contrat important de Suffolk County Transit pour la fourniture de jusqu'à 132 bus de nouvelle génération sur cinq ans. La commande comprend 92 bus hybrides électriques Xcelsior® de 35 pieds et 40 bus électriques à batterie Xcelsior CHARGE NG� de 40 pieds, marquant la première étape de Suffolk County vers une flotte plus diversifiée énergétiquement.
Ce contrat s'appuie sur un partenariat existant, Suffolk County Transit exploitant déjà 73 bus hybrides électriques New Flyer Xcelsior®. Les nouveaux véhicules seront fabriqués aux États-Unis et disposeront d'une plateforme commune permettant le partage des pièces, outils et formations entre les modèles hybrides et électriques à batterie, optimisant ainsi l'efficacité opérationnelle.
NFI Group Inc. (OTC: NFYEF) hat einen bedeutenden Vertrag mit Suffolk County Transit über bis zu 132 Busse der nächsten Generation über fünf Jahre abgeschlossen. Der Auftrag umfasst 92 Xcelsior® Hybrid-Elektrobusse mit 35 Fuß und 40 Xcelsior CHARGE NG� batterieelektrische Busse mit 40 Fuß und markiert den ersten Schritt von Suffolk County in Richtung einer energievielfältigeren Flotte.
Der Vertrag baut auf einer bestehenden Partnerschaft auf, da Suffolk County Transit bereits 73 New Flyer Xcelsior® Hybrid-Elektrobusse betreibt. Die neuen Fahrzeuge werden in den USA hergestellt und verfügen über eine gemeinsame Plattform, die den Austausch von Teilen, Werkzeugen und Schulungen zwischen Hybrid- und batterieelektrischen Modellen ermöglicht und so die Betriebseffizienz optimiert.
- Secured major contract for 132 buses over 5 years
- Expands existing relationship with Suffolk County Transit who already operates 73 NFI buses
- Order combines both hybrid-electric and full battery-electric vehicles, showing product line strength
- Common platform design enables operational cost savings through shared parts and maintenance
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ST. CLOUD, Minn., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), has been awarded a contract from Suffolk County Transit for up to 132 buses over the next five years, including 92 Xcelsior® hybrid-electric 35-foot buses and 40 Xcelsior CHARGE NG� battery-electric 40-foot buses, the county’s first step toward adopting a more energy-diverse and efficient transit fleet. This order was added to New Flyer’s backlog in the first quarter of 2025.
This latest order adds to the 73 New Flyer Xcelsior® hybrid-electric 35-foot buses already in service with Suffolk County Transit and reinforces a strong, ongoing partnership between Suffolk County and New Flyer—built on American manufacturing, reliable performance, and job creation. By once again choosing New Flyer’s proven platform, Suffolk is investing in efficient operations, streamlined maintenance, and supporting high-quality manufacturing jobs here in the U.S.
“This order underscores the value of our platform’s flexibility and dependability,� said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. “New Flyer’s common Xcelsior platform enables agencies to operate hybrid and battery-electric buses with shared parts, tools, and training—delivering real operational savings while maintaining consistent, high-quality performance.�
Suffolk County Transit operates a robust network of fixed routes, on-demand zones, and paratransit service in Suffolk County, New York. These new buses will improve service reliability, passenger comfort, and long-term operating efficiency for residents across the county.
New Flyer is a longtime leader in American bus manufacturing, delivering innovative transit solutions that help agencies meet the challenges of aging fleets, rising fuel costs, and evolving rider expectations. With over 265 million miles of electric bus service experience, New Flyer brings tested technology and real-world insight to every delivery.
In addition to vehicle manufacturing, New Flyer supports its partners with a full suite of services—including parts, infrastructure planning, workforce development, and financing—ensuring transit agencies have what they need to succeed.
About NFI
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.
With nearly 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motorcoaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts�. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at , , , , , , and .
About New Flyer
New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior®and Xcelsior CHARGE®brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions�, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at.
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