doubt that EVs are the future but the eco-system remains dynamic and complex, which is why we partner with our customers to help them make a seamless transition. In addition, we can conduct route analysis to help schools determine which routes can be electrified first and provide grant assistance to schools to help them offset costs.
STN: What is the IC Bus outlook for production over
the coming year? Where does the brand stand with meeting backlogged industry demand? Any new models the industry can expect? New technology?
Morosin: Supply chain disruptions continue to limit the bus industry and affect lead times. We are fortunate to leverage our partnerships and resources, and to main- tain our leadership position in market share. Our school bus plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma has done an amazing job keeping up with industry demands. The industry was historically very cyclical, but since COVID predictability of demand has changed. Order boards continue to remain healthy and while we all look to
mitigate potential supply chain disruption, the increased pent-up demand from school bus customers adds to the importance of keeping up with demand and producing quality vehicles in a timely fashion. We are excited for what the future holds and what we are working on for customers. In 2023, we added factory-installed telematics to all
of our CE Series vehicles, including a five-year service subscription. This connected technology is designed to deliver enhanced customer solutions tied to safety, reliability and on-time performance. Customers gain access to OnCommand Connection advanced remote diagnostics, GPS tracking, gateway integrations and IC Bus 360 Service Communications. This was a technol- ogy first introduced in our electric model and is now on all of our CE Series buses hitting the market in 2023. We continue to build solutions today for future generations and 2023 is going to be an extremely busy, yet exciting, year for IC Bus.
STN: Thank you.
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