Cincinnati Metro Places 10 New GILLIG Hybrid Buses into Service
The fleet enhancements are at the forefront of Metro's sustainability efforts, which reflect a continued strategy toward greener, more efficient transit operations.
The fleet enhancements are at the forefront of Metro's sustainability efforts, which reflect a continued strategy toward greener, more efficient transit operations.
The agencies participate in FTA's Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, which encourages transit leaders to take bold actions and prioritize investments to help tackle the climate crisis.
The plan identifies short- and long-term steps PRT can take to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, production of greenhouse gases, and the negative environmental impacts they create.
Evans is responsible for leading the national bus practice for transit and rail and for developing strategies associated with WSP’s thought leadership and emerging technologies.
Last week, tests were conducted on the electric trains, overhead contact system, grounding, bonding, and existing infrastructure, specifically in the final segment from San Francisco to Millbrae.
To further reduce emissions, the agency will produce a portion of the daily energy required to charge the rapid transit vehicles from the solar panels on top of IndyGo’s West Campus facility.
The step marks progress toward the company’s long-range goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak’s trains.
The pilot, which includes 15 Ford electric vans and costs approximately $3 million, will begin making trips throughout the five boroughs today.
The milestone achievement in the Caltrain Electrification Project signifies major progress in expanding the agency’s ability to test electric trains at full speed along the corridor and prepare for electrified revenue service in September 2024.
The "Climate Benefits of Transit in Northern Virginia" report concludes that while personal vehicles are a major cause of pollution, riding trains and buses can mitigate these emissions.
In a Q&A with Amanda DeGiorgi, sr. director, zero emissions fleet and facilities, at HNTB, she speaks about hurdles in implementation, the recent supply issues, the growth of hydrogen, and much more.
With extensive business and leadership experience within the Volvo Group, Paul Le Houillier will bring solid know-how and strategic vision to Nova Bus.
The standards will avoid one billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and provide $13 billion in annualized net benefits to society related to public health, the climate, and savings for truck owners and operators, according to the EPA.
Caltrain currently has eight of the eventual 23 electric trainsets on its property.
Leveraging MEG’s comprehensive suite of power generation offerings, including generator sets and EPA-certified engines with capacities ranging from 330kW to 1000kW, alongside advanced microgrid and energy storage systems, the engines can operate on natural gas or propane.
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