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Articles•Cover Story•September 28, 2020

CTDOT, Partners to Test Autonomous Buses on BRT Service

In addition to testing SAE Level 4 autonomy, the project will also test automated docking to improve accessibility and platooning to increase vehicle efficiencies.

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News•September 25, 2020

Spare, Earth Rides Team To Provide Zero-Emission Rides In Nashville

Currently, Earth’s fleet consists of Teslas but it has plans to introduce zero-emission vehicles from other OEMs in the future.

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News•September 24, 2020

Consortium Completes First-Ever Automated Bus Specification

The specification combines APTA’s white book for standard bus specification with the new full-size bus automated driving system requirements developed by AECOM, which formed the Automated Bus Consortium.

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News•September 24, 2020

FRA Awards $320M for Rail Infrastructure, Safety Improvements

Nine of the projects were selected to specifically address safety at highway-rail grade crossings, and deter illegal trespassing, which is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.

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News•September 23, 2020

Edmonton Transit Taps PWT, Via for On-Demand Service

A total of 57 shuttle buses will conveniently and safely connect residents in select neighborhoods with a nearby transit hub.

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News•September 23, 2020

CCW Delivers Final Refurbed Bus to Ore. Transit Agency

The job specifics included the installment of Cummins ISL Recon engines and rebuilt Allison transmissions.

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News•September 23, 2020

Wabtec, Rajant Land Rail Runner Express Mobile Network Order

The order is the first for Wabtec and Rajant since forming their strategic partnership to accelerate wireless technology for the global rail industry.

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News•September 23, 2020

FTA Rule to Streamline Project Management Oversight for Major Capital Projects

The rule redefines a “major capital project” as a new fixed guideway project — or an expansion, rehabilitation, or modernization of an existing fixed guideway system — with a total project cost of $300 million or more and with a federal investment of $100 million or more.

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News•September 21, 2020

PERC Resource Highlights Maintenance Benefits of Propane

The new resource from the Propane Education and Research Council shows how propane autogas can improve vehicle maintenance logistics and lower costs.

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News•September 18, 2020

Phoenix Motorcars Wins Grant with Houston METRO, EasyMile to Deploy AV Shuttle

The vehicle will be the first Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) compliant autonomous shuttle bus in the United States.

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