The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has made a significant commitment to next-generation transportation by ordering 50 zero-emission buses from New Flyer. This order includes 40 Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses and 10 Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 40-foot battery-electric buses. The investment is part of OCTA's pilot program started in 2020 for hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses and in 2022 for battery-electric buses. These buses utilize New Flyer's advanced technology and are supported by a combination of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and local funding. The partnership between OCTA and New Flyer, spanning nearly 35 years, highlights a joint commitment to delivering reliable, cost-effective, and clean transit solutions that benefit Orange County and U.S. bus manufacturing. NFI Group Inc. praises OCTA's dedication to innovation and sustainable investment, especially noted by the development of the largest hydrogen fueling station in the United States. The President of NFI North American Bus and Coach, Chris Stoddart, emphasizes the positive impact on economic growth, job creation, and energy efficiency in communities like Orange County. The success of New Flyer's technology in providing tangible benefits to communities underscores the value of responsible investment and innovation in the public transportation sector.