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The largest bus and transport services vehicle dealer in the US, Creative Bus Sales, is teaming up with Forest River Bus to meet the surging demand for zero-emission paratransit electric vans. Creative Bus Sales says it will have 1,000 Ford E-Transit<\/a> EVs customized by Forest river available by the end of 2022.<\/p>\n

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Zero-emission electric vehicles are rolling out at a record pace, yet it\u2019s still not quick enough. <\/p>\n

In particular, electric vans and buses are in low supply due to parts shortages that stem from ongoing supply chain bottlenecks and even more so when it comes to paratransit EVs. <\/p>\n

As a leading commercial van producer, Ford has done its part in releasing the fully electric E-Transit. Customers began disclosing E-Transit sales<\/a> in July 2022, reporting a demanding 95% share of the electric van market. <\/p>\n

Although several competitors have released electric vans since, the Ford E-Transit remains in high demand, selling 770<\/a> in October for a total of 5,157 in 2022. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, with limited supply and surging demand for electric vans, organizations and municipalities are having a hard time filling their fleets.<\/p>\n

Several transportation trade groups took it upon themselves, writing a letter<\/a> to US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, shedding light on the crisis and urging the government to step in. The letter stated:<\/p>\n

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We need your assistance in securing more chassis for the small bus marketplace so the
trips to vital health care appointments (like dialysis); to congregate meal sites and grocery
stores; to work and education; and to other social services that these types of buses
typically serve can safely continue.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Creative Bus Sales is working with Forest River to address the situation with custom Ford E-Transit vans. <\/p>\n

The nation\u2019s largest bus dealer says it<\/a> has nearly 1,000 FTA-compliant Ford E-Transit EV vans available to help meet the overwhelming demand. <\/p>\n

According to the company, the electric chassis Ford E-Transit uses around 40% fewer parts and labor to build, making it an ideal option to help solve the crisis.<\/p>\n

TJ Matijevich, VP and General Manager of Creative Bus Sales, explains the benefits of the new partnership, stating: <\/p>\n

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We are proud to offer the largest quantity of Ford E-Transit vehicles and provide a quick solution to a pressing need. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Creative Bus says it will significantly expand the availability of its custom Ford E-Transit through 2023, as Mr. Matijevich adds: <\/p>\n

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This solution enables many organizations to introduce electrified vehicles into their fleet for the first time, without the need for extensive charging infrastructure or a heavy cost burden to manage. We see this as a turning point for many cities and businesses that haven\u2019t yet stepped into electrified vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The custom Ford E-Transit features flexible seating with room for 12 passengers or up to two ADA-approved wheelchair positions. The custom electric van includes a 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty, and an 8-year battery warranty through Ford. Take a look at the specs below.<\/p>\n