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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 11, 2012

Nova delivers four LFS 40-foot buses

Vehicles are based on a common platform which translates into effective maintenance, streamlined training and simplified parts management, providing quality performance and productivity.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2012

Amtrak on pace to set new ridership record

All business lines experienced growth in the first half of FY 2012 as compared to the same period the prior year, including the Northeast Corridor (up 5.2%), long-distance trains (up 3.0%) and state-supported and other short-distance routes (up 2.7%.)

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2012

Cubic unveils NFC-based fare collection system

Nextaccount will pave the way for mobile payment and ticketing solutions in transit, giving travelers the ability to pay transit fares directly at the point of travel with NFC-equipped mobile phones.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2012

Enova, Optare partner for electric buses

Based on the award-winning Solo low-floor bus, of which over 4,000 are in service worldwide, the Solo EV produces zero tailpipe emissions

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2012

AC Transit, partners introduce hydrogen fuel station

Newest on-site energy station, which was engineered by Linde North America, Jacobs and EPC and built by W.L. Butler Construction, demonstrates the use of “renewable” hydrogen — hydrogen produced using Proton OnSite’s solar-powered electrolyzer.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2012

FTA awards Cap Metro $38M for BRT system

The new MetroRapid bus service includes construction of 40 new bus stations and the purchase of 40 clean diesel buses that will operate along a 37.5-mile route on streets that run parallel to the region’s main highways, I-35 and Loop-1.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2012

Oregon Iron Works to build streetcars for D.C. DOT

Will manufacture two streetcars for the DC Streetcar system. The new vehicles will be built in the U.S. and will begin running in 2013.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2012

New locomotive safety rule aims to cut red tape

Modernizes and streamlines the FRA safety regulatory program for locomotives by consolidating existing regulations and addressing technological advancements.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2012

Lawmakers want guns allowed on Missouri buses, trains

Supporters of the bill, which would block local restrictions banning concealed handguns on city buses and trains, say it will create a safer environment on public transportation by deterring criminal behavior.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2012

Zonar, Esri team to offer real-time fleet data mapping

Integrated their technology to deliver real-time fleet data layered with sophisticated geographic map information. The resulting system helps companies determine capacity enhancements, improve fuel efficiency, optimize routes and share interactive transportation maps on the Web.

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