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The vehicles typically utilized in the states are purchased from overseas stock and stripped-down to the basics. GEKOT Inc, has partnered with Razor USA and Oakland University (OU) to help address this need. GEKOT Inc, has partnered with Razor USA and Oakland University (OU) to help address this need.
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an order for 20 zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell-electric 40-foot Xcelsior CHARGE H2 heavy-duty transit buses. The purchase was made through California’s State Cooperative Procurement, for which New Flyer was selected as a top-scoring approved supplier in 2019.
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