NFI Group’s (NFI) Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC) – located in Alabama – is the first innovation lab in North America and has hosted over 11.2K industry leaders since opening in 2017.
The VIC serves as a central hub, highlighting NFI’s leadership in advancing bus and coach technology across North America. It offers both in-person and virtual workforce development programs tailored to transportation leaders and decision-makers, equipping them with the essential knowledge and tools to drive the transition to zero-emissions solutions.
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.
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.
Over 540 events and training sessions have been hosted since opening in 2017.
More than 11,600 industry leaders have visited and learned from our VIC experts.
Over 50 years of experience manufacturing zero-emission buses.
More than 265 million EV miles of experience.
I’ve been working with electric vehicles 10 years, and this is the deepest dive I’ve ever experienced.
