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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

U. of Delaware adds hydrogen bus to fleet

Built by California-based Ebus, the vehicle features fuel cells from Ballard Power Systems. Newark, Del.-based Air Liquide is providing a climate-controlled facility to store the vehicle.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Ariz.'s Sun Tran unveils 'green' transit facility

Features solar panels for power generation, the use of natural lighting to save energy, the use of reclaimed water and water efficient features to reduce water consumption, and a comfortable state-of-the-art work space for employees.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Clean Energy wins N.J. refuse contract

Will design, build and maintain a new public access CNG fuel station. The facility will operate 24/7 to support ACUA's growing fleet of CNG refuse trucks, as well municipal and private CNG fleet vehicles in the area.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2009

Report: Smart growth could save Calif. $31B, cut GHGs

Of four regions studied, the Bay Area is saving the most on transportation costs due to its smart growth communities, with Los Angeles coming in a close second.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

MV-1 accessible vehicle production set for 2010

Volume production will begin in October at the AM General plant in Mishawaka, Ind., which designs and produces the military HUMVEE and assembles the HUMMER H2.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2009

Environmental group honored for Mexico Metrobus project

Award recognizes outstanding public-private partnerships that enhance environmental quality through the use of novel and creative approaches. EMBARQ helped create the public-private partnership with the Mexico City government to the make the transit project a reality.

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ArticlesNovember 10, 2009

Largest hydrogen fuel cell transit bus fleet to serve 2010 Winter Olympics

The hydrogen fuel cell transit buses underwent cold chamber testing at a facility in Ottawa in order to meet the requirements of operating in -20˚C temperatures. The vehicles also had to achieve a range of 500 km.

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ArticlesNovember 10, 2009

Shifting the transportation paradigm in response to climate change

Several recent reports and bills currently being considered by Congress provide some indication of the direction of the policy shifts being considered.

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ArticlesNovember 10, 2009

Community Transit to launch hybrid BRT service

Because Everett Transit only serves residents to the city line, the new BRT line will bridge transit service across Everett and south Snohomish County, eliminating an intersection where riders literally have to get off one bus, cross the street and get on another bus.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

Virginia Tech honored for sustainability practices

Transportation, one of the categories rated that contributes to the university’s overall grade, received an 'A' for the third year in a row.

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