MONTREAL, March 13,
2024 /CNW/ - Taiga Motors Corporation (TSX: TAIG)
("Taiga"), a global leader in the electrification of powersports,
is proud to announce that it is now a supplier of electric
snowmobiles for Alterra Mountain Company ("Alterra"). Alterra is
committed to reducing its carbon footprint and transitioning its
snowmobiles to electric to achieve carbon neutrality across its
North American mountain destinations.
Protecting the mountains for generations to come
Change is coming, and with it, a shift towards sustainable
practices in the heart of winter tourism. "We know the
impacts of climate change are threatening the mountain lifestyle
and activities we love," said Darcie
Renn, VP of Sustainability at Alterra Mountain Company.
"That's why we're committed to efforts to protect the mountains for
generations to come. Transitioning some of our snowmobile fleet to
Taiga's electric snowmobiles was a great choice for us to expand
our on-mountain EV fleet and propel us forward in our ambitious
carbon reduction journey."
NomadTM Performance goes beyond mere transportation;
it symbolizes a dedication to reducing carbon emissions while
elevating on-mountain operations.
"Following testing across 15 of their iconic mountain
destinations, we're proud to continue to support Alterra in their
lower-carbon mission," said Sam
Bruneau, CEO and Co-Founder at Taiga. "Not only are the
Nomad snowmobiles contributing to reducing emissions but doing so
while lowering operating costs and delivering uncompromising
performance."
This partnership marks a significant step forward in the
movement toward sustainable mountain operations and underscores
both Alterra and Taiga's commitment to accelerate the transition to
electric off-road vehicles to protect winter adventures for future
generations.
"We've been using our Nomad snowmobile for three months and have
put it through its paces across the mountain," says Éric Gadoua,
Mountain Operations Director at Tremblant, an Alterra Mountain
Company destination. "While our guests have been loving their
odourless and quiet ride, our operations team is equally impressed
with their performance and reliability."
The perfect sport-utility snowmobile with quiet,
emission-free operations
Nomad, the world's first mass-produced 100% electric snowmobile
is a game-changer for mountain operations and ski resorts. This
versatile sport-utility snowmobile is emission-free and operates
quietly, ensuring that the natural beauty of the area isn't
disturbed by loud revving or exhaust fumes. Additionally, it
requires no powertrain maintenance and doesn't require gas or oil,
making it a cost-effective option over time. The ideal winter
workhorse, Nomad offers a range of up to 100km and boasts an
impressive towing capacity of 511 kilograms (1,125 pounds)*.
About Taiga
Taiga (TSX: TAIG) is a Canadian company reinventing the
powersports landscape with breakthrough electric off-road vehicles.
Through a clean-sheet engineering approach, Taiga has pushed the
frontiers of electric technology to achieve extreme power-to-weight
ratios and thermal specifications required to outperform comparable
high-performance combustion powersports vehicles. The first models
released include a lineup of electric snowmobiles and personal
watercraft to deliver on a rapidly growing demand from recreational
and commercial customers who are seeking better ways to explore the
great outdoors without compromise. For more information, visit
taigamotors.com
About Alterra Mountain Company
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round
mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation,
and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering
access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the
world. Headquartered in Denver,
Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and
adventure, the company has brought together some of the world's
most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain,
June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain
Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton
Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue
Mountain in Ontario,
Canada; Crystal Mountain in
Washington; Schweitzer in
Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and
Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah;
and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the
portfolio are Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and
maintenance service center in British
Columbia, Canada, Aspenware, the ski industry leader in
technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global
leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery. For more information,
please visit www.alterramtn.co
Forward-Looking Statements
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"plans" or "continue", or similar expressions suggesting future
outcomes or events and the negative of any of these terms.
Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Taiga's control, that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those that are
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risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
customers' experience and other statements that are not historical
facts, as well as those described in Taiga Motors's management's
discussion and analysis for the three and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2023, and under the
"Risk Factors" section of Taiga Motors's annual information form
filed on March 30, 2023, available on
Taiga's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca
Forward-looking statements reflect management's current
beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are based on information
currently available to management. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be
no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes, or results
anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements will
occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the
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forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and
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differ materially from those contemplated by such
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All forward-looking statements included in this news release
are qualified by these cautionary statements. Unless otherwise
indicated, the forward-looking statements contained herein are made
as of the date of this news release, and except as required by
applicable law, Taiga does not undertake any obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether because of
added information, future events or otherwise.
* Specifications are given for informational
purposes only based on Taiga's testing. Metrics (such as weight,
range, speed, acceleration and battery life) may vary based on the
environment, terrain, weather conditions, local regulations and
final build of the ordered product.
SOURCE Taiga Motors Corporation
