VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (TSXV:GPV) (OTCQX:GPVRF) (“GreenPower”), announced today that Ryne Shetterly has joined GreenPower’s executive team as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. 

In his new role, Shetterly will shape green policies, build brand awareness, and help lead the sales and marketing team to propel the electric vehicle market forward. Prior to joining GreenPower, Shetterly served as Sales Manager at Complete Coach Works in Riverside, California, where he managed the ZEPS (Zero Emission Propulsion System) remanufactured all-electric powered bus. Shetterly received his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from California State University at San Bernardino, and recently completed a program through UCLA in Strategic Branding and Public Relations.

“Ryne Shetterly brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to GreenPower”, said Brendan Riley, President of GreenPower.  “His diverse skill set is the right one as we open our Southern California sales office and pursue sales opportunities in the zero-emissions marketplace.”

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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