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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 StaffOctober 4, 2011

Siemens launches new ‘Infrastructure in Cities’ sector

Designed to help customers run their rail operations more efficiently, the sector is organized into five divisions: Building Technologies, Low and Medium Voltage (power distribution for utilities and facilities), Mobility and Logistics (traffic, transport and logistics management), Rail Systems (rail vehicles) and Smart Grid (intelligent power grids).

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2011

MCI honors La.'s Calco Travel, L.A. DOT for raising service standards

Callen Hotard, president, and his wife Coleen, vice president, have worked hard to raise industry standards in the Gulf Coast region. LADOT's 84 new, 40-foot, CNG-powered Commuter Coaches are ideal for serving the agency’s upscale Commuter Express routes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2011

Apollo's vehicle info software cuts costs, boosts video data access

Company executives, product developers and sales staff will be on-site (booth #623) demonstrating the functionality of the software and connecting wirelessly, in real-time, to buses in operation using RASplus software and the RoadRunner Mobile application for iPhone and iPad.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

Vapor introduces door actuator for heavy-duty buses

Actuator integrates innovative electrical and mechanical elements to precisely control door speed and position, while minimizing power consumption.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

ADI to unveil 'stylish' new double-deck look

All three options in the ADI product line-up — transit, commuter and open-top — are set to benefit from a stunning new look that will be progressively rolled out over the next 18 months, including vehicles that will form part of significant new transit orders likely to be announced in New Orleans.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

ameriTRAM ends year-long tour at EXPO

Vehicle is a 100 percent low-floor streetcar powered by e-Brid, a propulsion technology that enables operation powered by overhead catenary or on-board lithium-ion batteries.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

Rotary Lift unveils 3 new heavy-duty bus lifts at EXPO

The manufacturer will unveil to the transit industry its new Rotary Lift EFX60 inground scissor lift, Wireless Mach 4 mobile column lift, and updated MOD30 modular environmentally friendly inground lift.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

MCI to mark delivery of CNG coaches to long-time customer

LADOT ordered 84 new MCI Commuter Coaches powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Intended to serve the agency's Commuter Express routes, the 40-foot CNG coaches represent LADOT's first-ever order from MCI.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

Allied Bioscience unveils germ spread prevention product at EXPO

Allied Bioscience Services Inc. collaborated with Calif.'s BIg Blue Bus to roll out its GermMAX, a non-visible, long lasting antiseptic coating that eliminates germs on surfaces for months.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

NABI to unveil 'fresh' LFW platform

The new front mask incorporates modern and functional design cues including the latest headlight technology, an energy absorbing bumper with integrated styling, and a more raked windshield that's available in single-piece or two-piece configurations.

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