ISE secured its initial order for 66 ISE Ultra-E ES Systems with 22 systems to be delivered in 2010.
Optare, a manufacturer of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, designs, manufactures, and sells single deck and double deck buses and mini coaches and offers comprehensive post-sales service via operations throughout Continental Europe, North America, and elsewhere.
Earlier in May, Optare said that it won an award for up to 66 units, or 100% of the hybrid bus order, from Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority (GMITA).
Rick Sander, CEO and president of ISE, said: “Our initial purchase order and 5-year exclusive agreement with Optare establishes ISE as the supplier of choice for ultracapacitor-based ES Systems.
“We look forward to partnering with Optare as it deploys hybrid buses under the GMITA order. This significant order with Optare demonstrates the robust opportunities for deploying our ES Systems to OEMs worldwide.”
Glenn Saint, commercial director of Optare, said: “As not all hybrid buses are the same, we needed to ensure our low emission vehicles were each powered efficiently and effectively. After an extensive evaluation process, we choose ISE as our exclusive supplier for ultracapacitor-based ES Systems because of its rugged, modular and scalable designs.
“ISE’s Ultra-E ES System is clearly the best solution for our hybrid vehicles. We are confident that our selection of ISE will enable us to fulfill what represents the single largest order for hybrid buses so far to be placed with help from the Green Bus Fund. Our partnership also enhances Optare’s leadership position in this highly-competitive hybrid vehicle market.”
