GreenPower Delivers First EV Star to Forth to Provide Transportation Services to Portland’s Underserved Communities
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GreenPower Delivers First EV Star to Forth to Provide Transportation Services to Portland’s Underserved Communities
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower”)
GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles, has announced the delivery of the first all-electric, purpose-built EV Star to Forth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the equitable advancement of clean transportation. The EV Star will be used at Hacienda CDC’s Las Adelitas, a multifamily affordable housing development in Portland, Oregon.
GreenPower’s EV Star
“The EV Star was specifically designed with the passenger in mind, making it an ideal vehicle for transporting residents throughout a community, safely and comfortably,” said Claus Tritt, GreenPower’s Vice President of Medium-Duty & Commercial Vehicle Sales. “Typically underserved communities experience the highest level of health risks from NOx emissions and other pollutants. GreenPower is extremely proud we are able to provide a sustainable transportation solution that meets the needs of working families while having positive impacts on the environment and these communities.”
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 13: Climate Action
The EV Star will become part of Forth’s Green Energy & Mobility (GEM) Project, which provides clean transportation opportunities and renewable energy solutions to underserved communities in Portland. The project is funded by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF), which aims to reduce carbon emissions, create economic opportunity, and increase resilience in the face of climate change.
“Las Adelitas residents live in an area that lacks affordable and accessible mobility choices,” notes Forth’s Program Manager Pramodh Jacob. “This electric shuttle will connect them with the grocery store, medical appointments, and more, and will directly affect their quality of life.”
The EV Star will improve access to transportation for residents of the Las Adelitas affordable housing development, which currently houses over 400 people. It will serve as a community resource, providing transportation for families to various destinations.
“Accessible transportation is continuously at the top of the list of community needs,” said Ernesto Fonseca, Chief Executive Officer of Hacienda CDC. “This investment in an accessible and environmentally-minded option will no doubt transform the daily lives of our residents. We are so thankful for this partnership that has made this possible for our community members.”
Las Adelitas is part of Hacienda’s mission to provide affordable housing, economic opportunities, and educational resources to individuals and families in Oregon. The housing complex is available to households earning 60% of the Area Median Income and below.
Training for drivers and general education on EVs will take place in October, with the EV Star expected to go into service in early November. Additional EV Stars will be delivered to Forth in the coming months to further support the goals of the GEM Project.
Contacts:
- Claus Tritt – Vice President of Medium Duty & Commercial Vehicle Sales – [email protected]
- Allie Potter – Skyya PR for GreenPower – (218) 766-8856 – prnewswire.com
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