Mr. Adrian Aguilar
Transit Manager
City of Santa Clarita Transit
Santa Clarita, California
February 25, 2024
Subject: Cancellation of Purchase Order for Fuel Cell Electric Buses
Dear Mr. Aguilar,
I am writing to formally notify the City of Santa Clarita Transit Division of the cancellation of the purchase order for fuel cell electric buses, which was placed with El Dorado National. This decision comes in light of recent developments affecting the production and support capabilities of El Dorado National, a subsidiary of the REV Group.
Regrettably, we must inform you that the parent company of El Dorado National, the REV Group, announced the closure of the El Dorado bus building unit last month. This unforeseen event has had a profound impact on the fulfillment of your purchase order and has led us to reassess our manufacturing capabilities for the next few months our plant remains open.
One of the key factors contributing to this decision was key suppliers, particularly the Zero Emission vendors that impeded the timely start and completion of our order with your agency. This, in turn, affected El Dorado's ability to adequately support our business in the production of Fuel Cell Electric and Battery Electric models.
Considering the circumstances outlined above, we regret to inform you that the purchase order for fuel cell electric buses from El Dorado National cannot be fulfilled due to the closure of the manufacturing plant and the associated challenges in the production process.
We appreciate your understanding of the complexities involved and apologize for any inconvenience caused by this cancellation.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at for any additional information or clarification.
Sincerely,
Hector Flores
VP/General Manager
El Dorado National
Riverside, California
[email protected]
909.591.9557