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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 StaffMay 5, 2010

DRI subsidiary wins major South American contract

Mobitec AB subsidiary in Herrljunga, Sweden, through the Mobitec Brazil Ltda subsidiary in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, signed a supply agreement with a major bus vehicle manufacturer in South America.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Altair, Proterra sign lithium-ion battery order

This purchase is a follow-on order from the initial $898,400 contract announced in August 2009. At that time, Proterra purchased battery modules for several zero-emission demonstration buses, one of which was displayed to Washington, D.C. policymakers in October 2009.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Daimler unveils updated Orion VII

The Orion VII features the integration of the next generation of clean engines to meet the 2010 EPA standards, as well as additional customer design enhancements.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

APTA honors International Bus Roadeo winners

Houston Metro's Frank Gonzales wins Customer Service Challenge and Best Driver — 40-foot and over — awards.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Phoenix Metro April ridership breaks records

Served more than 1,2 million total riders in April 2010, resulting in an average weekday ridership of 44,932, average Saturday ridership of 34,533, and average Sunday and holiday ridership of 20,573.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

IBM, TTI to research, develop transportation solutions

Projects to include new transportation management strategies to help public agencies operate freeways, streets and transit systems more efficiently.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

MassDOT breaks ground on $17.4M rail project

The ARRA project will improve reliability and service for Haverhill commuter rail line customers with the installation of a double-track along the Haverhill line and improvements to the train control systems that have affected on-time performance.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Wisconsin becomes 25th state to ban texting while driving

The new law outlaws texting by all drivers. First-time violators face fines of $20 to $400, along with four points on their driving records. Second-time violators face fines of $200 to $800. Police officers can stop motorists suspected of this offense alone.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

APTA: Public transit riders save $9,453 annually

Riders can save on average $788 per month. According to the 2010 edition of the AAA annual report ‘Your Driving Costs’ the cost of owning and operating a vehicle has increased 4.8 percent since last year. The leading factor was the rise in fuel prices.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

APTA honors fleets for bus safety, security

The top honor is the GOLD Award, which is given to organizations with the best overall bus safety or bus security program.

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