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Gillig designs and builds heavy-duty transit buses and offers multiple propulsion options including battery-electric, diesel, and natural gas. Its products power public transportation across the United States, with a focus on safe, reliable operation and customer support. The company differentiates itself through its long history as an American manufacturer, substantial North American market presence (about 31% share in 2013), and a broad, integrated approach that combines design, manufacturing, and ongoing service. The ultimate goal is to help reduce congestion, improve air quality, and provide mobility for all by delivering dependable transit buses that meet public-transport needs.
About GILLIG
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Government & Public Sector
Energy
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hayward, California
Founded
1890
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What believers are saying
- The 17-acre Livermore expansion adds storage, testing, office, and aftermarket capacity.
- Planned charging stations and hydrogen fueling prepare GILLIG for zero-emission depot demand.
- Expansion could create 240 jobs and support stronger local operating scale.
What critics are saying
- New Flyer's larger scale pressures GILLIG's pricing and procurement win rates.
- Permitting delays or street-closure disputes can postpone the Livermore expansion.
- Single-site concentration in Livermore leaves GILLIG vulnerable to outages, disasters, and labor stoppages.
What makes GILLIG unique
- GILLIG combines battery-electric, diesel, natural gas, and hydrogen fuel cell transit buses.
- Its Low Floor platform maximizes fleet commonality across propulsion variants.
- Livermore headquarters and manufacturing consolidate assembly, service, deliveries, and parts support.
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Company News
Clean Energy will build a new fueling station for Loudoun County in Virginia under a new agreement.
After 80 years of production in Hayward, Calif., GILLIG built a 640,000 square foot headquarters facility in nearby Livermore in 2017 that houses its manufacturing plant, engineers, and various offices.
King County Metro signed a five-year contract with GILLIG to purchase battery-electric buses to continue the agency's transition to a zero-emission fleet.
The Urban Max BSAEV offers lower rolling resistance to help extend range*, provide enhanced traction and support the increased load-carrying capacity of electric busesAKRON, Ohio, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) introduced the newest EV-ready tire for communities around the country looking to drive their buses and transit fleets more efficiently while transitioning to more sustainable battery electric vehicles. The new Urban Max BSAEV (Bus Service All-Position) tire was specially designed in partnership with GILLIG, the leading manufacturer of American-built heavy-duty transit buses. The Urban Max BSAEV is the first Goodyear tire engineered specifically with low rolling resistance for EV transit and metro buses to help extend range* and handle the increased load capacity.Goodyear launches the new Urban Max BSA(EV) bus service all-position tire for select GILLIG electric metro buses and EV transit fleets. The Urban Max BSA(EV) offers lower rolling resistance to help extend range, provide enhanced traction and support the increased load-carrying capacity of electric buses. The Urban Max BSA(EV) is the first Goodyear tire engineered specifically with low rolling resistance for EV transit and metro buses to help extend range and handle the increased load capacity. The Urban Max BSA(EV) also offers great traction and 3PMSF rating for snowy conditions
To replace its current fleet, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is purchasing 60 electric buses from California-based Gillig LLC.
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About GILLIG
Industries
Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Government & Public Sector
Energy
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hayward, California
Founded
1890
GILLIG is Hiring for 11 Jobs on Simplify!
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