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Cincinnati Metro's new battery-electric bus, which was unveiled on Earth Day
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Cincinnati Metro Goes Electric

Two battery-electric buses entered service on Earth Day, with four additional vehicles expected to join the fleet this summer. Seven more buses are planned for the end of 2027, bringing Metro’s total zero-emission fleet to 13.

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ArticlesAugust 14, 2018

New England Wheels Packs Durability, Accessibility into a Low-Floor Minibus

The 22-foot, 15-passenger true low-floor recently achieved a score of 91 on the new Altoona Testing pass/fail test upon completion of testing in March 2018.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2018

L.A. Metro issues RFI for aerial tram to Dodger Stadium

The move will help guide Aerial Rapid Transit Technologies in writing a more detailed proposal for the aerial tram.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2018

BYD wins statewide electric vehicle contract for Georgia

The contract will be a “convenience” source for all Georgia governmental entities, including state offices, agencies, departments, and more.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2018

NAVYA, Keolis to operate autonomous shuttle on public roads

The pilot project will begin in the summer 2018 for a period of 12 months, including eight months at the service of citizens.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2018

Innovative Suspension System Provides Smoother Ride for Buses

The CLASS system changes spring stiffness instantaneously over a wide range without driver intervention.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2018

Crowd-sourced tech company, OurBus, announces expansion

The company offers express bus service to major cities on the East and West coasts, and Florida, including “pop-up” routes during spring and winter breaks.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

Q&A with RATP Dev USA President Blaine Rigler

METRO’s Managing Editor Alex Roman recently spoke to Rigler about the evolution of tech in the transit industry, the growth of Mobility-as-a-Service, and more.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

L.A. Metro to launch $350M Blue Line light rail modernization program

Work will include improvements to the signaling, tracks, and the overhead wires that deliver electricity to trains.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

Maryland adding 70 New Flyer clean-diesel buses

Each bus is equipped numerous safety features including security cameras, an audible safe turn alert system, and curbside and street-side turn aid lights, as well as a factory-installed driver’s barrier to increase bus operator safety.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

Brookville Equipment Corp. marks 100th anniversary

Originally founded as Brookville Truck and Tractor Co. in 1918 when local Ford-dealer installed flanged rail wheels on standard Ford Model-T.

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