VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (TSXV: GPV) (OTCQX: GPVRF) (“GreenPower”) announced today the tentative schedule and locations for the first Ride and Drive events for the EV Star all-electric Min–eBus in British Columbia.  

                        October 9^th                  Victoria
                        October 10^th                Victoria
                        October 11^th                Burnaby and Vancouver
                        October 12^th                Vancouver

The EV Star is an all–electric, Zero Emission 7.5-meter bus that seats up to 19 people or can be used to transport cargo, with an operational range of 200 to 320 kilometers on a single charge.

This versatile vehicle can be used for Micro-transit services, para-transit, vanpool, shuttle, school, employee transportation, tourist operations or cargo transport. The EV Star is a great choice for cities, transit agencies and local organizations with a mandate to reduce emissions.  The EV Star is also eligible for a cash voucher under the SUVI program in British Columbia.

Transit agencies, tour operators, municipalities and utilities have been invited to discuss infrastructure, best practices for charging and general planning consideration for electric vehicle adoption. 

GreenPower staff will be on hand to facilitate demonstrations and discuss the order process for this compelling vehicle.

About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.

GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, and a double decker.  GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric buses that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions.  GreenPower integrates global suppliers for key components, such as Siemens or TM4 for the drive motors, Knorr for the brakes, ZF for the axles and Parker for the dash and control systems. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements.  For further information go to www.greenpowerbus.com

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