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Larbert, UNITED KINGDOM – May 7, 2025: (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (Alexander Dennis), today announced that it has delivered an initial 12 Enviro400EV zero-emission double deckers to Arriva London as part of a larger order for 30 buses. They are the manufacturer’s first next-generation electric buses to enter service on behalf of Transport for London (TfL).

With the 12 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV, Arriva has taken over operation of the SL6 route, a limited-stop service linking West Croydon and Russell Square during peak hours. It is part of the Superloop network of express bus routes, introduced by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, which improve connections and journey times between outer London town centers and transport hubs as well as on selected corridors into central London.
The new Enviro400EV include many features specified in TfL’s pioneering Bus Safety Standard, such as blind spot monitoring, intelligent speed assistance and a revised front geometry that protects vulnerable road users.

They are powered by the heavy-duty version of the Voith Electrical Drive System, with energy stored in 472kWh batteries. Enhanced energy management and an advanced zero-emission HVAC system supplied by Grayson Thermal Systems combine to deliver great operational performance, with testing overseen by the Zemo Partnership having delivered a class-leading energy consumption of 0.67kWh/km over the UK Bus Cycle alongside 97% grid-to-wheel efficiency.¹

In addition to the 12 buses for Superloop route SL6, Arriva London will shortly receive another 18 Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV which will be used on TfL route 196.

Neil Gladstone, Alexander Dennis National Account Manager, said: “This delivery of our first TfL-specification Enviro400EV is a milestone in the roll-out of our next generation of electric buses and brings a new bus for London to the streets of the capital.
“Initial operation has been trouble-free and monitoring through our comprehensive AD Connect telematics shows that the buses are performing as expected, with real-world efficiency in line with the route analysis calculations we made earlier. This gives us great confidence that these next-generation Enviro400EV will enjoy long operating lives underpinned by their 14-year, one million km warranty.”

Marcos Hart, Managing Director London at Arriva UK Bus, said: “We’re delighted to have placed this exciting order with the team at Alexander Dennis and to be the first operator to bring these state-of-the-art buses to London. This latest milestone builds on the millions of pounds we have already invested in creating the clean, electrified and high performing fleet that our customers deserve – helping to encourage even more people to travel sustainably on public transport.”

_{^{1 Information on Zemo Partnership zero-emission bus testing methodology and zero-emission bus certificate for the next-generation Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV available at https://www.zemo.org.uk/work-with-us/buses-coaches/low-emission-buses/certificates-hub.htm.}} 
 

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About NFI
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.

With nearly 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motorcoaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

About Alexander Dennis
Alexander Dennis is the world’s leading manufacturer of double-deck and lightweight buses as well as the UK’s largest bus builder. The company’s next-generation zero-emission buses are tailored to operators’ requirements and have been independently confirmed to be among the most efficient in the market. In addition to battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel cell vehicles, Alexander Dennis offers low-emission buses that use advanced load management to deliver competitive total cost of ownership for customers. All Alexander Dennis products are backed up by comprehensive AD24 aftermarket support including parts, field service, workshops, technical publications, training and the AD Connect telematics suite.

Alexander Dennis builds on 130 years of heritage and today has team members at 16 facilities in nine countries as well as partner locations. It is a proud part of leading independent global bus manufacturer NFI Group. Further information is available at alexander-dennis.com.

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