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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 25, 2013

BusCon 2013

A look at BusCon 2013

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 23, 2013

BAE Systems' Latest HybriDrive Solution Cutting More Fuel, Maintenance

Maximizing regenerative braking energy to power amenities such as air conditioning, the Series-E is offering transit bus operators 30% more fuel economy and reducing emissions, noise and maintenance costs.

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ArticlesSeptember 19, 2013

New Flyer's Soubry Embraces Company's Bold Future

Following the acquisition of Orion Parts and North American Bus Industries as well as the introduction of the new MiDi™ bus, the company’s president/CEO says it is poised to build and maintain its stature in the industry.

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ArticlesCover StorySeptember 19, 2013

2013 Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets: Innovate with Tech, Green Vehicles

Alternatively-propelled vehicles total 16,434 and make up 25% of the fleet totals reported for 2013, with natural gas leading the way.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Cummins Crosspoint subsidiary unveils new hybrid system

Crosspoint Kinetics’ S3000 hybrid system leverages evolved designs and technologies with improvements in durability and control software and is ideal for small paratransit and shuttle buses.

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Videosby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Michael Lewis on the future of electric buses

University of Texas-Austin's Michael Lewis on the future of electric buses following a session at BusCon 2013.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2013

IndyGo's recycled bus bench program wins award

Collaborative project salvaged historic Bush Stadium seating and repurpose them as benches at bus stops, dubbed the PUPstop program

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

New York City Transit testing all-electric BYD bus

The test will determine if this type of bus can meet the twin challenges of operating in the stop-and-go traffic of Manhattan while maintaining high levels of passenger comfort and operational performance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2013

California extends clean vehicle, fuel incentives through 2023

By extending the programs through 2023, the bill would provide more than $2 billion in clean air and transportation funding in California.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2013

Public transit users save $10,122 annually

Riding public transportation instead of driving can save an individual, on average, more than $844 this month. APTA releases this monthly Transit Savings Report to examine how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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