Alexander Dennis brings AD Repower zero-emission conversions in-house with expert hires
Alexander Dennis will take its AD Repower battery-electric bus conversion programme in-house, hiring seven engineers from its former partner.
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What Happened
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., has announced that its AD Repower service — which converts existing Alexander Dennis buses to battery-electric technology — will now be offered as an in-house solution. The decision follows the administration of the specialist engineering firm that originally partnered on AD Repower, and the sale of its assets to a new owner.
AD Repower first announced in partnership with a specialist engineering firm.
Alexander Dennis announces the service will continue as an in-house operation.
Seven engineering experts from the former partner's team have joined Alexander Dennis, based at the manufacturer's Harlow facility, home to one of the AD24 Workshops that will carry out the conversions. Jamie Wilson, Head of Concepts & Advanced Engineering, will lead the activities. AD Repower will initially focus on Enviro400-family double-deckers in the UK before evaluating demand for other products and markets.
“Bringing AD Repower in-house gives us full control of the engineering development, quality assurance and customer support for our zero-emission conversion programme. The expertise joining our team strengthens our ability to deliver a practical route for operators to extend the life of proven Alexander Dennis vehicles while accelerating their transition to cleaner fleets.”
Why this matters
Bringing AD Repower in-house lets Alexander Dennis control the entire conversion programme, from engineering to customer support, offering UK operators a practical way to extend the life of their Enviro400 double-deckers while cutting emissions. The move preserves a programme that was at risk after the original partner entered administration, and adds seven engineers to the team.
Terms in This Story
- AD Repower
- Alexander Dennis's service that converts existing buses to run on battery-electric power.
- Administration
- In the UK, an insolvency process placing a company under an administrator's control.
- Battery-electric vehicle (BEV)
- A vehicle powered solely by electricity from on-board batteries.
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