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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffApril 22, 2022

Amtrak Pledges to Reduce 40% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

As a part of this vision, the acquisition of new ALC-42s will reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions compared to the legacy fleet they are replacing.

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Articlesby StaffApril 19, 2022

A Paradigm Shift for Paratransit and Shuttle Bus Electrification

A recently announced collaboration between two companies may address the engineering challenges that are endemic with converting gas and diesel platforms to electric.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Intercity Bus Lines Gearing Up for a Strong Summer, but Challenges Remain

Forecasts for intercity bus travel are markedly better than those generally made for public transit, but somewhat less optimistic than that for Amtrak predicted by McKinsey & Co.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2022

N.Y. MTA Fare Change Pilot to Begin at End of Month

The temporary promotional changes to fare structures will begin Feb. 28 for New York City Transit and Feb. 25 for commuter rail tickets. The pilot will last for at least four months.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2022

Intercity Bus Lines Bounce Back in Autumn, Even as Omicron Loom

Even as carriers grapple with the latest COVID-19 variant, which has chilled demand, the fundamentals of the industry’s consumer market still appear strong.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2021

Key Factors Driving the Commercial EV Battery Market

A Calstart report found these five key factors will drive the battery costs for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2021

CARB Passes Smog Check Regulation for Trucks, Buses

California’s Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance program will require vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds operating in California to perform periodic testing.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2021

New Rule Closes CDL Loophole for Drivers with Drug or Alcohol Testing Restrictions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule closing a loophole in the federal drug and alcohol testing program.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2021

Sound Transit 'Ambassador' Program to Enforce Transit Fares

The Fare Ambassador Pilot Program grew out of passenger feedback and community engagement that expressed discomfort with fare enforcement officers who resemble law enforcement.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 20, 2021

Sustainable Fleets: 2020 'Transformative' for Battery-Electric Growth

We dig into the State of Sustainable Fleets Report for insights into medium- and heavy-duty fleet adoption of battery-electric, natural gas, propane, renewable fuels, and more.

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