GreenPower Motor Company Inc. is an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded in 2010 by Fraser Atkinson and Phillip Oldridge and specializes in designing and manufacturing zero-emission EV buses for the North American market.
GreenPower's flagship model is the EV Star, a 25-foot mid-sized shuttle bus designed to transport up to 19 passengers. The EV Star features a modular design that allows for customization and is powered by a battery-electric drivetrain with a range of up to 150 miles per charge. The company also produces a larger 40-foot model, the EV Star Plus, designed for up to 38 passengers.
GreenPower went public on the Toronto Venture Exchange (TSXV) in November 2015 under the ticker symbol GPV. In 2018, the company uplisted to the TSX main board under the same ticker symbol. In addition to its listings in Canada, GreenPower also trades on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States under the ticker symbol GPVRF.
GreenPower has achieved a number of notable milestones in recent years. In 2019, the company received an order for 100 EV Star buses from Green Commuter, a California-based transportation service provider. GreenPower also entered into an agreement with Forest River, Inc. to develop and produce a new EV Type A school bus for the North American market.
GreenPower has made significant progress towards achieving its goal of being a vertically integrated EV manufacturer. In 2020, the company announced the acquisition of the remaining shares of its subsidiary, Porterville Transit Systems, a California-based EV bus manufacturer. The acquisition gave GreenPower full control of its manufacturing operations and allowed it to expand its production capacity.
GreenPower is committed to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions through its EV technology. The company has partnered with various organizations to promote the adoption of zero-emission vehicles and has participated in several sustainability initiatives. In addition to its work in the EV industry, GreenPower is also dedicated to being a responsible corporate citizen and supports various community and charitable organizations.