IVECO BUS and APS (Autocars des Pays de Savoie), a transport company based in La Roche-sur-Foron in Haute-Savoie (France), have finalised the first order for two CROSSWAY ELEC vehicles. The vehicles will be delivered at the start of the 2025 school year. They will be assigned to the school transport of the Proxim'iti network in Bonneville, covering 4 inter-municipal areas in the heart of Haute-Savoie (Alps region).

 Vénissieux, 5 December 2024

IVECO BUS has received the very first order of two CROSSWAY ELEC buses, placed by transport company Autocars des Pays de Savoie. The two new electric vehicles will begin operation at the start of the 2025 school year on the Proxim'iti school routes in the Arve Valley, an area under an air protection plan, contributing to fully decarbonized mobility.

For Thierry Janeriat, President of Autocars des Pays de Savoie: "The acquisition of these two CROSSWAY ELEC buses marks an important milestone for APS and demonstrates our commitment to sustainable mobility. We are excited at the prospect of offering our customers quality services, now free of polluting emissions."

For Stéphane VALLI, Mayor of Bonneville and President of the Proxim'iti network, "the acquisition of these two electric vehicles is very good news and is in line with Proxim'iti's goal of continuing to develop increasingly decarbonized mobility."

Solène Grange, Managing Director of Iveco France, said: "This order for the first two CROSSWAY ELEC buses is highly symbolic for IVECO BUS. I would like to thank Autocars des Pays de Savoie for their trust in us. We are looking forward to seeing these vehicles in operation, contributing to a more sustainable future in Haute-Savoie."

Unveiled yesterday in a European preview at the Autocar Expo in Lyon, which runs until December

 6^th, the CROSSWAY ELEC was designed to support operators on their journey to zero emissions in their school and intercity missions.

The order includes not only the vehicles, but also the associated charging infrastructure. IVECO BUS will also supply a mobile charger to support Autocars des Pays de Savoie in operating its CROSSWAY ELEC buses. With its Energy Mobility Solutions, IVECO BUS provides end-to-end support to the customer, delivering a customized turnkey solution that can include the design, installation, and maintenance of the entire electric vehicle ecosystem and its charging infrastructure.

Measuring 12.96 meters long, the CROSSWAY ELEC buses chosen by Autocars des Pays de Savoie will be equipped with 4 NMC battery packs. They will be able to accommodate 63 passengers in excellent comfort conditions.

About APS (Autocars des Pays de Savoie)

APS (Autocars des Pays de Savoie), a transport company based in La Roche sur Foron, provides school transport, regular and city transport services, transport services, and tourist transport. As a tour operator and travel agency, it organizes transfer and shuttle services to train stations, airports, and ski resorts, as well as tourist trips in France and Europe. The entire fleet of 160 buses runs on biofuel.

IVECO BUS

 IVECO BUS is a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG), a global leader in commercial and specialty vehicles, powertrain, and financial services, listed on the Borsa Italiana in Milan. 

 With a worldwide presence and a leading position in Europe in sustainable public transport, IVECO BUS supports public and private operators in all their missions, with an offer of global mobility solutions available in different energies, such as electric or powered by compressed natural gas compatible with biomethane.

 The overall offer includes:

- school, intercity and tourism coaches;

- standard and articulated city buses, including BRT dedicated versions; city midibuses

- minibuses for all passenger transport missions.

- connectivity and fleet management services available through IVECO ON

- a portfolio of products and services with Energy Mobility Solutions, from simulations and design to the supply of charging stations, and installation and maintenance of the charging infrastructure

 The extensive IVECO BUS and IVECO service network guarantees assistance around the world wherever an Iveco Bus vehicle is at work.

 IVECO BUS employs over 5,000 people across five production units, in Annonay and Rorthais, France, Vysoké Myto, Czech Republic, Brescia and Foggia, Italy.

For further information about IVECO BUS: www.ivecobus.com

For further information about Iveco Group: www.ivecogroup.com

For further information, please contact:

Isabelle FILLONNEAU

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isabelle.fillonneau@ivecogroup.com