Company is also investing significantly in a new, purpose-built parts operation based in Las Vegas, which is expected to open in the next few weeks and will be the hub of its aftermarket operations for North America.
Company also wins award for Webinar series.
Denver's Regional Transportation District named "Outstanding" transit system in its category, while Greater Cleveland RTA's Calabrese takes top transportation manager award.
Company also appoints Jim Tooley as plant manger of Plattsburgh, New York plant.
In 2010 Cummins will offer its midrange diesel engines with the same base architecture as its current line, with the addition of the Cummins Aftertreatment System to meet the upcoming emissions standards.
During the award presentation, staff members were given a special plaque recognizing their agency "for creating an environment that encourages a fully engaged and highly skilled workforce."
At the APTA Expo opening session, topics covered included the nationwide ridership increase, the impact of the economic downturn on transit and the Reauthorization bill. Michael Townes, the current chair, introduced the new chair, Dr. Beverly A. Scott.
Company unveils newest and enhanced air-conditioning systems including the AvantAC.
Fuel economy is anticipated to increase due to reduced weight and lower maintenance costs are achieved through a number of product advancements.
Jablonski was joined by Mark Joseph, CEO and vice chair of Veolia Transportation; Gary Gallegos, executive director at the San Diego Association of Governments; Jerry Brand, CEO of San Diego-based Fairfield Development; and Ken Ramirez, vice president of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., in San Diego.
The new system – known as the QTT-100 - is able to secure virtually all wheelchairs and does not need any direct external assistance to operate.
Over the course of a buses’ lifetime, the lithium-ion energy storage system will save approximately 30,000 gallons of fuel versus that of a standard diesel.
The ADA-compliant Sprinter with side entry wheelchair lift offers seating for eight passengers, plus driver with two wheelchairs or 14 passengers, plus driver.
The "repackaged" Series system enables greater flexibility in installation, so that it can easily be adapted to multiple bus platforms.
Ed Begley, Jr., actor and activist, discussed sustainability as well as several actions that transit authorities can take to make their operations more eco-friendly and popular.
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