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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 16, 2008

Stertil-Koni debuts green lift at Expo

Ninety-eight percent of the materials used to create the Envirolift are recyclable, including the nylon, steel and, most notably, the batteries. The batteries used, also known as deep-cycle marine batteries, are robust, energy-efficient and 100 percent recyclable.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2008

ABC delivers double-decker to Calif. operator

New coaches are equipped with new clean diesel engines that comply with the most stringent state and federal air quality standards, while producing seven times less CO2 than does a passenger car.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

New Flyer wins $484M in bus orders

Orders received over the last three months add up to 845 buses. These orders, when combined with previously-reported orders, bring the total number of buses ordered in 2008 to 3,332, for a total of $1.78 billion in sales.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

HNTB: 11% of U.S. adults using public transportation

Nearly one in three Americans (32 percent) said their biggest motivator to choose public transportation over driving would be high gas prices.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

FRA issues final rule on advanced braking technology

The final rule requires that ECP brake systems fully comply with existing industry standards and certain railroad operating rules and training programs be modified to ensure workers have the knowledge and skills required to properly utilize the systems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

SEPTA extends service to allow construction

Rail mounted work cars will assist in the installations of train signal cables.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

ABA, OMCA undertake online joint travel venture

Project 2010 is envisioned to be the premier online internet application in real time for the searching and booking of hotels, attractions, food services, transportation and related components of packaged travel by tour operators.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

MV begins N.Y. contract

Under the terms of the 10-year, $422 million contract, MV will manage and operate the paratransit services, beginning with 11 vehicles on eight routes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

Cummins Westport wins New Delhi order

The 230 horsepower B Gas Plus engines, powered by CNG, are licensed by CWI and manufactured by CIL.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

METRO Briefs

New York planning group pushing for PRTs. Green bus provides weekend service. Sound Transit Proposition to re-appear on ballot.

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