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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2010

Daimler, NYCT celebrate 1,350th Orion VII hybrid

NYCT and MTA Bus boast a fleet of 1,679 hybrid buses, including a total of 1,675 diesel-electric hybrid transit buses from Daimler Buses - comprising more than 99 percent of its hybrid fleet.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2010

PB celebrating 125 years

During its 125-year history, PB has participated in the development of the first mass transit systems for New York City, San Francisco, Atlanta, Taipei and Singapore; the advancement of immersed-tube tunnel technology; and various innovations in the design and construction of bridges.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2010

Calif. NGV coalition names new exec. director

Tim Carmichael takes over for longtime CNGVC legislative consultant Pete Price, who had been serving as interim executive director.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2010

DART to participate in Earth Hour 2010

During that time non-essential lights at DART's headquarters building will be turned off along with the non-essential lights in numerous Downtown Dallas buildings.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2010

APTA: Public transit saves riders $9,215 annually

Riders can save on average $768 per month. Amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as the March 3 national average gas price of $2.703 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline as reported by AAA.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2010

Daimler unveils new TopClass S 417

New vehicle features more than 30 improvements, including an EPA 10-compliant engine, Front Collision Guard and new driver appointments.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2010

CALSTART to hold zero emission, low carbon bus workshop

Participants will get a first hand look at the timeline for fuel-cell buses and their projections for price reductions and full commercialization, a look at some new exciting battery electric bus technology being field tested, and hear about some truly new and very cost effective options to enhance the use of natural gas and natural gas refueling and electric recharging.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2010

Ballard fuel cells to power SunLine buses

One 40-foot hybrid fuel-cell New Flyer bus will enter regular transit service in 2010, and an El Dorado fuel-cell hybrid bus will be operational in 2011 at the Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based agency.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2010

U.Va. uses solar panels to power electric car

The car, which can travel about 120 miles between charges, will probably consume about 3,100 kilowatts of electricity if the car is driven about 5,600 miles per year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2010

Prevost launches 2010 Volvo D13 engine Website

The Website offers a wealth of detail on SCR features and benefits. Also includes answers to FAQs about diesel exhaust fluid.

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