APS Orders First Two CROSSWAY ELEC Buses from IVECO BUS

IVECO BUS and APS have finalized an order for two CROSSWAY ELEC buses, set for delivery at the start of the school year 2025.

Venissieux, France - IVECO S.p.A., a bus manufacturer, has received its first order for two CROSSWAY ELEC buses from Autocars Pays de Savoie., a transport company. The electric vehicles will begin operating 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, supporting fully decarbonized mobility.

Mr. Thierry Janeriat, President of Autocars Pays de Savoie, said, "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."

Mr. Stephane VALLI, Mayor of Bonneville and President of the Proxim'iti network, said, "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."

Ms. Solene 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."

The order includes two CROSSWAY ELEC buses and their charging infrastructure, with IVECO BUS providing a mobile charger to support operations. IVECO BUS offers a complete turnkey solution, covering design, installation, and maintenance of the electric vehicle ecosystem. The 12.96-meter buses, equipped with 4 NMC battery packs, will accommodate 63 passengers in comfort.