The Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC) is the first innovation lab in North America dedicated to the advancement of bus and coach technology.
Through ongoing delivery of interactive experiences and collaboration with industry leaders, the VIC’s mission is to:
- Advance bus and coach technology through sustainable research and development, fresh innovation, progressive manufacturing, and bold thinking.
- Foster dialogue through discussion, education, and training on the latest zero-emission, connected, and autonomous vehicle technologies and infrastructure.
- Connect with, engage with, and experience the value of NFI’s EVs and technology through our comprehensive and personalized demo program across North America.
- Engage learning through current and interactive exhibits, simulation and hands-on experiences, and observations.
- Generate energy and commitment to clean air quality, safety, and economic benefits for people, communities, and businesses.
- Harness smart mobility solutions to advance collaboration, environmental stewardship, and social change.
Highlights.
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350
Over 350 events and training sessions have been hosted since opening in 2017.
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7,000
More than 7,000 industry leaders have visited and learned from our VIC experts.
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50 years
50 years of experience manufacturing zero-emission buses.
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140 million
More than 140 million EV miles of experience.
Driving Innovation.
The VIC is supported by NFI and its North American subsidiaries New Flyer, Motor Coach Industries (MCI), ARBOC, Alexander Dennis and NFI Parts. It is also supported by NFI services: NFI Infrastructure Solutions and NFI Connect. All contribute interactive learning experiences that highlight the company’s electric and automated vehicle technologies.
The VIC leads North America in the exploration and innovation of bus and coach technology and provides essential workforce and automated bus and coach development through electric bus training, in-person and virtually.
Discover everything you want to know
about electric and automated vehicles at the Vehicle Innovation Center.
Don’t just own the latest technology.
Get ahead of the curve and understand how it works in time for your next zero-emission procurement. Book your next training or tailored workforce development session at the VIC.
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