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Koningshooikt‚ Belgium — A team of ABC Companies technicians recently visited the Van Hool factory for preliminary training and product knowledge transfer to support the forthcoming Van Hool CX45E All Electric bus release. Together with ABC and Proterra, Van Hool continues to prepare for the innovative new model introduction planned for North American unveiling at UMA Expo 2020 in Nashville, Tenn.
The new Van Hool CX45E combines the Siemens modular ELFA II drivetrain system with Proterra’s industry leading E2 high power, high-density battery system, in conjunction with energy efficient ELFA drive and converter technology to support daily range targets for operators. The vehicle’s zero emissions and quiet battery drive offers a smooth comfortable ride with very low noise levels to enhance the passenger experience like never before.
“Together with our partners Van Hool and Proterra, ABC is leveraging deep expertise to bring advanced electric technology to the motorcoach segment,” said ABC Companies President & COO Roman Cornell. “We are pleased to migrate the benefits and utility of electric vehicle technology enjoyed in the automotive and transit segments to our customer base.”
In 2020, operators can also expect to see enhanced interior designs onboard the CX series (including the new CX45E model) which integrates a restyled passenger entry, cabin, and restroom as well as a fully redesigned driver’s area.
The new Van Hool all electric, zero-emission CX45E will be showcased at next year’s UMA Expo 2020 where ABC and partners will present a complete overview of the project and be on hand to field questions about the innovative new electric model, which offers all the luxury passenger amenities owners expect from the standard Van Hool CX Series equipment.
Visit abc-companies.com for more information.
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Grapevine, Texas — Members of the Dallas Fort Worth Limousine and Motorcoach Association (DFWLMA) got into the holiday spirit by helping Santa’s sleigh reach children in need, thanks to the association’s November-long toy drive that culminated a December 4 toy caravan.
DFWLMA’s efforts supported WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers, an organization now in its 50th year of collecting holiday toys for youngsters throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant. Once all the unwrapped toys were collected, the association met up at Ferrari's Italian Villa in Grapevine to deliver their bounty—with a police escort ensuring that the caravan of cheer had a snarl-free route.
Videos of the multi-vehicles caravan in action can be seen here.
The long-running Santa’s Helpers program provided holiday toys to more than 50,000 needy children throughout the four-county area during its 2018 drive.
The next DFWLMA event will be its February 26 meeting.
Visit dfwlma.com for more information.
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Marlton, N.J. — The National Limousine Association (NLA) has recently announced its 2020 Board of Directors.
The results are as follows:
- At Large: Matt Assolin of Nikko's Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation in Houston, Texas
- Central Region: Ken Carter of Aadvanced Limousines in Indianapolis, Ind.
- Northeast Region: Douglas Schwartz of Executive Ground Transportation in West Babylon, N.Y. (three-year term)
- Northeast Region: Jay Erlich of Europe Limousine Service in Paramus, N.J. (one-year term)
- Southeast Region: Rick Versace of A1A Airport & Limousine Service in Boca Raton, Fla.
- West Region: Gary Buffo of Pure Luxury Transportation in Petaluma, Calif.
“I am honored and humbled to have been elected to serve my fourth term on the NLA Board and look forward to working with both our current and future Directors,” said Buffo, who also serves as NLA president. “There is a lot of work to do in the coming year and our Board will be tasked with some of the most important decisions ever made in its 35-year history. We welcome all of the new and incumbent Board of Directors.”
The certified election results can be viewed here.
Visit limo.org for more information.
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