The Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC) is North America’s first innovation lab for bus and coach technology, offering vital workforce development both online and in-person at our Anniston, Alabama facility.
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.
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.
Highlights.
400
Over 400 events and training sessions have been hosted since opening in 2017.
9,000
More than 9,000 industry leaders have visited and learned from our VIC experts.
50 years
Over 50 years of experience manufacturing zero-emission buses.
150 million
More than 150 million EV miles of experience.
From our customers.
I’ve been working with electric vehicles 10 years, and this is the deepest dive I’ve ever experienced.
– Participant, Technology Days
Our Customers.
Discover everything you want to know about electric and automated vehicles at the Vehicle Innovation Center.
Customized In-Person Training
Join us at the VIC for customized training tailored to your needs. Our industry experts will walk you through product demonstrations in our VIC gallery, deliver classroom training on the latest technology, let you experience our bus simulator, tour our plant, and conduct interactive Q&A sessions. These free sessions are designed to equip you on your journey to zero-emissions mobility.
Customized Virtual Training
Join us virtually for customized training tailored to your needs. Learn more on the systems and technologies behind our latest products from industry experts through interactive discussions and Q&A’s. These free sessions are designed to provide workforce development and training to your teams anytime and anywhere.
Virtual Learning Series
Join the industry’s first fully comprehensive digital learning series dedicated to advancing zero-emission adoption. These free webinars are designed to provide workforce development, discuss the latest topics in the industry and provide an opportunity to ask industry experts questions in real time.
Exploring Hydrogen in Transit
Wednesday, December 4 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm CDT
Join Michael McDonald, Operations Manager of NFI’s Vehicle Innovation Center, for an in-depth exploration of the hydrogen ecosystem and its transformative potential in the transit industry.
