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Stadler and Metra presented a battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the North American market at APTA EXPO 2026. The project is intended to support zero-emission electric operation for Metra without requiring complete electrification of the network.
ENC presented a new medium-duty electric shuttle concept, the ZAVIR, at APTA EXPO in Chicago on 5 October. The concept broadens the company’s range beyond heavy-duty transit buses and is intended for shuttle and paratransit use.
ENC presented the ZAVIR electric shuttle concept at APTA EXPO in Chicago on 5 October. The reveal indicates the company is expanding beyond heavy-duty transit buses into shuttle and paratransit applications.
ENC has unveiled ZAVIR, a purpose-built Class 3 shuttle platform for the US market, with battery-electric and range-extended electric configurations planned. The first ZAVIR concept vehicle is on show at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago.
Stadler and Metra will present the first battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the US market at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago on 5 October. The presentation highlights Metra’s planned introduction of zero-emission rolling stock on its network.