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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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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2018

Amazon investing $1.5M to boost Seattle bus frequencies

The investment seeks to help add 22 more weekday bus trips for a period of two years on some of the city's busiest routes, which is the equivalent of adding 1,700 more riders.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2018

Revel bringing electric mopeds to Brooklyn

Users can rent mopeds for short periods via Revel’s app, with the first 20 minutes costing $4, and the price going up incrementally after that.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2018

BYD joins CharIN in work to develop electric vehicle charging standards

Standardization eliminates the need for a customer to invest in multiple charging systems.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2018

Tolar Manufacturing Co. earns Nevada Approved Fabricator certification

Earning this annual certification since 2013 affirms Tolar’s commitment to its clients by providing the highest quality, most durable, and distinctive products.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2018

New study examines extremist attacks on rail targets

Since 1970, there have been more than 1,000 attempts to derail trains and otherwise attack rail infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2018

Frequent flyer-type app rewards users of alternative transportation

The points earned using the new app from Miles can be redeemed for goods such as Starbucks coffee or a gift card from Amazon.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2018

Ford creates autonomous vehicle-focused co. to accelerate progress

The company also detailed key organizational changes designed to improve its operational fitness and drive profitable growth.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2018

CCW lands contract to convert 3 Calif. buses to all-electric

When completed, Montebello Bus Lines' buses will include new CCW ZEPS electric-drive systems, electric air compressors, and more.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2018

Omaha Metro to add 18 35-foot New Flyer Xcelsior buses

The buses are also low-floor vehicles capable of “kneeling,” making the boarding process more convenient and fully accessible.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2018

Electric buses are cleaner in all parts of U.S., study finds

Electric buses produce less than half of the global warming pollution of diesel or natural gas buses on average.

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