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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

SunLine Transit receives $12.5M grant for hydrogen fuel-cell fleet

The grant will also pay for the development of the largest hydrogen fueling station of its kind in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

EPA announces grants to reduce emissions from diesel engines

Anticipates awarding at least $11 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program grant funding to eligible applicants, subject to the availability of funds.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

VIA debuts first of 400-plus new CNG buses

The new 40-foot buses, manufactured by Nova Bus, feature a 67-passenger capacity.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2017

New Flyer showcases electric bus at U.S. DOT Earth Day Fair

The Xcelsior XE40 battery-electric 40-foot bus accommodates 76 passengers (40 seated). WMATA is the second major metropolitan transit fleet in the U.S. to place New Flyer’s battery-electric bus in service.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2017

BYD delivers 3 electric buses to Md. transit agency

A cutting-edge inductive charging station will be installed on Howard County Transit's Green Line in downtown Columbia, Md., one of America’s most successful planned communities.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2017

Trillium opens first PennDOT CNG station

The facility is the first of 29 new CNG stations Love’s Trillium CNG will design, build, and maintain for numerous transit authorities in Pennsylvania as part of a public-private partnership.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2017

Siemens diesel-electric locomotives to begin operation on Calif. train

The Charger clean diesel-electric locomotives are the first high-speed passenger locomotives to receive Tier IV emissions certification from the FRA.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2017

Sound Transit light rail to run on 100% clean energy

The agreement, the first of its kind in Washington state, will enable Sound Transit to purchase wind energy directly from PSE’s Green Direct program.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Autonomous shuttle to use 'cool tech' to serve people with disabilities

Future capabilities may include directing direct visually impaired passengers to empty seats or training the vehicle to recognize sign language.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Calif.'s SolTrans adds 2 BYD electric buses

The new buses are decorated with mural-style art depicting the local community, newly commissioned by Vallejo artist Miro del Salazar.

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