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CapMetro orders 30 chargers from NFI Infrastructure Solutions™ to support zero-emission mobility in Austin

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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The purchase is part of CapMetro’s five-year contract with NFI subsidiary of New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) for up to 171 battery-electric buses and 427 chargers.

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  • The purchase is part of CapMetro’s five-year contract with NFI subsidiary of New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) for up to 171 battery-electric buses and 427 chargers.
  • The Heliox depot overhead chargers will support CapMetro's initiative of transitioning to a battery-electric bus fleet.
  • NFI now continues to enable CapMetro’s transition to zero-emission mobility through its reliable, safe, and sustainable infrastructure services,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI.
  • “By leveraging NFI’s extensive experience in smart charging infrastructure, CapMetro will support zero-emission bus deployment in Austin, ultimately delivering cleaner, quieter mobility in Texas.”
    NFI Infrastructure Solutions is a service dedicated to providing safe and reliable infrastructure services for smart, sustainable mobility projects with more than 330 chargers installed to date.

Wood Partners Welcomes Residents to North Austin's Newest Luxury Living Community--Alta Leander Station

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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LEANDER, Texas, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading national multifamily real estate developer Wood Partners today announced the official grand opening of its newest luxury residential development, Alta Leander Station, located just north of Austin in Leander, Texas.

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  • LEANDER, Texas, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading national multifamily real estate developer Wood Partners today announced the official grand opening of its newest luxury residential development, Alta Leander Station, located just north of Austin in Leander, Texas.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome residents to Wood Partners' newest communityAlta Leander Stationas we continue to see unprecedented amounts of growth and development taking place in North Austin ," said Bart Barrett, Managing Director.
  • "Alta Leander Station's location provides the perfect balance of work and play opportunities and enables residents to enjoy all that Austin has to offer."
  • Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States.

ABC Kite Fest Announces New Details for April 3 Event in Austin, Texas

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The ABC Kite Fest today announced new sponsors and activations for its April 3 event at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.

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  • The ABC Kite Fest today announced new sponsors and activations for its April 3 event at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220328005121/en/
    The ABC Kite Fest, one of Austins most iconic traditions, today announced new sponsors and activations for its April 3, 2022 event at Zilker Park.
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    Who: Underwritten by ABC Home & Commercial Services and produced by the Friends of the ABC Kite Fest.
  • For more information on the ABC Kite Fest, visit www.abckitefest.org or follow the ABC Kite Fest on Instagram and Facebook .

ABC Kite Fest Soars into Zilker Park on April 3

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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The ABC Kite Fest will offer local food and drinks, a kite showcase and community kite contest, a childrens concert, pet zone and more.

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  • The ABC Kite Fest will offer local food and drinks, a kite showcase and community kite contest, a childrens concert, pet zone and more.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220309005335/en/
    The ABC Kite Fest, one of Austins most iconic traditions, today announced the event will return to Zilker Park on April 3, 2022, for its 93rd year.
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    The ABC Kite Fest is one of Austins favorite events and we are delighted the tradition is returning home to Zilker Park, said Bobby Jenkins, CEO and owner of ABC Home & Commercial Services.
  • Founded in 1929 by The Exchange Club of Austin, the ABC Kite Fest is now the largest and longest-running festival of its kind, underwritten by ABC Home & Commercial Services and produced by the Friends of the ABC Kite Fest, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Austin’s CapMetro selects NFI for Nation’s largest electric vehicle procurement with up to 171 EVs and 427 chargers from New Flyer

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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The five-year contract includes options to purchase up to 126 forty-foot and up to 15 sixty-foot battery-electric buses, and up to 427 chargers (197 depot plug-in chargers, 197 depot overhead chargers, and 33 on route chargers).

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  • The five-year contract includes options to purchase up to 126 forty-foot and up to 15 sixty-foot battery-electric buses, and up to 427 chargers (197 depot plug-in chargers, 197 depot overhead chargers, and 33 on route chargers).
  • This procurement is one of the largest battery-electric bus orders in North American history and is the largest ever battery-electric bus procurement in the United States.
  • CapMetro is Austins public transportation provider, delivering over 20 million annual trips through bus, paratransit, and commuter rail services.
  • NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in five countries.

Proterra Selected by Capital Metro In One of the Largest Electric Transit Bus Procurements In North America

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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The plan approved by Capital Metro also contains options for the agency to acquire an additional 126 40-foot electric transit buses and chargers over five years.

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  • The plan approved by Capital Metro also contains options for the agency to acquire an additional 126 40-foot electric transit buses and chargers over five years.
  • The procurement plan approved by Capital Metro marks one of the largest acquisitions of battery-electric transit buses in North America.
  • Todays announcement is Capital Metros third and largest procurement of Proterra battery-electric transit buses.
  • Over the past year and a half, the agency introduced its first six Proterra electric-transit buses as well as its North Operations electric bus yard, which utilizes Proterra Energy interoperable charging infrastructure to support the agencys growing fleet of electric transit buses.