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Model 1 Enters a National Distribution Agreement with The Shyft Group; Expanding its Commercial Product Offerings and Upfit Capabilities

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

For Model 1, the agreement adds an expansive commercial product offering, which supports vehicle upfitting and second-stage manufacturing, and gives The Shyft Group access points into new markets and a national distribution and upfit footprint.

Key Points: 
  • For Model 1, the agreement adds an expansive commercial product offering, which supports vehicle upfitting and second-stage manufacturing, and gives The Shyft Group access points into new markets and a national distribution and upfit footprint.
  • Model 1 will carry Shyft Group brands – DuraMag , Royal Truck Body and Magnum – and offer local upfit services nationwide.
  • Someone has to fix that, and Model 1, in collaboration with Shyft, is going first,” he said.
  • Model 1’s access to chassis pool inventory and vehicle body stock eliminates the traditional domino effect timing lag experienced by most in the commercial vehicle space.

GreenPower Announces First Order of 25 Mega BEASTs to Montebello School District and 10 BEASTs for Garden Grove in California

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

GreenPower received the orders from its exclusive California dealer Model 1 (formerly Creative Bus Sales) for 25 of the Mega BEAST school buses for the Montebello School District and 10 BEAST school buses for the Garden Grove school district.

Key Points: 
  • GreenPower received the orders from its exclusive California dealer Model 1 (formerly Creative Bus Sales) for 25 of the Mega BEAST school buses for the Montebello School District and 10 BEAST school buses for the Garden Grove school district.
  • Funding for the all-electric, zero-emission school buses comes from both the California HVIP program and the EPA Clean School Bus Program.
  • "GreenPower is pleased to see these school districts being able to place orders through Model 1 for the BEAST school buses using program funding that helps them prepare for future transportation requirements.
  • In the past month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring all new school buses in California be electric by 2035.

GreenPower Announces Record School Bus Deliveries For Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter

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Friday, October 20, 2023

(NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced record delivers of its all-electric school buses during the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced record delivers of its all-electric school buses during the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
  • "During the quarter, GreenPower focused on increased production, sales and deliveries of its all-electric, purpose-built school bus products," said Fraser Atkinson, CEO of GreenPower.
  • GreenPower delivered a record 16 purpose-built school buses in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 which ended September 30, 2023.
  • We helped school districts nationwide apply for the second round of the EPA Clean School Bus Program.

Model 1 Moves the Commercial Vehicles Market Forward with Ford E-Transit; Lands Unprecedented Contract with The California Vanpool Authority

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles , the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, has signed an unprecedented contract with the California Vanpool Authority (CalVans), which purchased 403 new Ford E-Transit Ⓡ vans.

Key Points: 
  • Model 1 Commercial Vehicles , the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, has signed an unprecedented contract with the California Vanpool Authority (CalVans), which purchased 403 new Ford E-Transit Ⓡ vans.
  • CalVans is a public transit agency that meets the needs of California commuters by offering a vanpool program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829647289/en/
    Model 1 Moves the Commercial Vehicles Market Forward with Ford E-Transit; Lands Unprecedented Contract with The California Vanpool Authority (Photo: Business Wire)
    CalVans’ fleet of Ford E-transit vans was upfitted by Forest River Bus .
  • “It’s encouraging to see adoption of electric vehicles happening at a significant scale,” said Tony Matijevich, President of Model 1.

Model 1 Announces Duncan, Oklahoma Location

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Model 1, the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, announced their plans to locate a new facility in Duncan, Oklahoma.

Key Points: 
  • Model 1, the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, announced their plans to locate a new facility in Duncan, Oklahoma.
  • This new Oklahoma location will allow Model 1 to strategically expand its footprint, meet the needs of customers by retrofitting and customizing commercial vehicles to solve their transportation issues.
  • Model 1 will invest in a new 40,000-square-foot facility in Duncan’s Eastland Industrial Park.
  • Model 1 represents more than 20 top commercial vehicles (bus, van, EV, and other alternative fuel) manufacturers across the country.

Creative Bus Sales rebrands to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Creative Bus Sales, the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, has rebranded to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles .

Key Points: 
  • Creative Bus Sales, the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, has rebranded to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles .
  • The new name and brand identity reflects the evolution beyond bus sales to also include distribution, service, parts, financing and insurance for a variety of internal combustion, alternative fuel, and electric commercial vehicles.
  • The Model 1 name represents creativity, continuous improvement, and going first – all qualities that have defined the company for decades.
  • “For more than 40 years, we’ve been Creative Bus Sales.

Grandway’s Brasada Estates Named Finalist at PCBC’s 60th Annual Gold Nugget Awards Gala

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Brasada Estates, a gated luxury community located in San Dimas, California, has been recognized as a Grand Awards finalist at the upcoming Gold Nugget Awards to take place, tonight May 24th in Anaheim.

Key Points: 
  • Brasada Estates, a gated luxury community located in San Dimas, California, has been recognized as a Grand Awards finalist at the upcoming Gold Nugget Awards to take place, tonight May 24th in Anaheim.
  • The Gold Nugget Awards is the nation’s most prestigious residential design awards, distinguishing industry leaders who positively impact their communities through exceptional design, planning and development.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230524005229/en/
    Brasada Estates, a gated luxury community located in San Dimas, California, has been recognized as a Grand Awards finalist at the upcoming Gold Nugget Awards to take place, Wednesday, May 24th in Anaheim, CA.
  • The Gold Nugget Awards is the nation’s most prestigious residential design awards, distinguishing industry leaders who positively impact their communities through exceptional design, planning and development.

From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing - Here Are All of the Countries Where Foreign Banks Will Share Information with The U.S. Regarding Your Offshore Bank or Brokerage or Other Financial Account Balance

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The rules established by FACTA are designed to combat tax evasion by U.S. citizens who hold offshore accounts.

Key Points: 
  • The rules established by FACTA are designed to combat tax evasion by U.S. citizens who hold offshore accounts.
  • Foreign banks in these countries will share information with the U.S. regarding your offshore balance.
  • Some of these counties are traditional tax havens whose banks are now providing less secrecy for foreign citizens.
  • Afterwards, the foreign tax authority will then share the information with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the U.S.

Wisewell, the New Sustainability-Driven Consumer Water Technology Company, Launches its Sleek Model 1

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

BROOKLYN, N.Y. , April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisewell, the sustainability-driven consumer water technology company revolutionizing how we drink water, is pleased to announce the launch of its Model 1 Wisewell. The sleek Wisewell is the only installation-free water purification technology to convert everyday tap water into delicious drinking water through its proprietary four-step process that removes PFAS (harmful forever chemicals) and microplastics, while also powered by a sophisticated app that allows users to monitor the water quality. Today, it is available to pre-order at Wisewell.com for delivery in July 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The EPA has deemed the state of America's water a crisis: over 200 million Americans have PFAS in their drinking water and nearly 60 million Americans solely rely on bottled water because they cannot trust their tap water.
  • Once purified, remineralization occurs to give Wisewell water a taste and texture that rivals global leading water brands.
  • In addition, the app tracks consumers' cost savings against nine leading bottled water brands and their improved carbon footprint from not purchasing bottled water.
  • Wisewell is a sustainability-driven consumer water technology company that is revolutionizing the way water is consumed.