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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

Carmanah one of Canada's top green tech companies

Now celebrating its third year, the Cleantech 10 list is compiled annually by Corporate Knights Inc, an independent Canadian-based media company focused on fostering sustainable development in Canada.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2009

EPA takes action against SF Muni

This enforcement action stems from red dye diesel fuel - at least 39,000 gallons by EPA estimates -- being released from the Woods bus servicing facility.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2009

FCCC achieves 'Zero Waste to Landfill Status'

Recognized by numerous governmental agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, the FCCC facility recycles materials such as plastic, paper, aluminum, cardboard, metals, wood and nylon. FCCC is committed to not only reducing its environmental footprint with clean manufacturing efforts, but also to developing products that are green.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

Proterra shows all-electric bus in D.C.

Production of Proterra's transit bus using lithium-titanate batteries supplied by Altairnano could create over 6,000 green jobs in 21 states. A fleet of 500 buses operating over 12 years could cut emissions of CO2 by 840,000 tons and reduce oil consumption by 82 million gallons, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2009

St. Louis Metro opens $4.3M paint facility

Located in East St. Louis, Ill., the new $4.3 million facility enables Metro to prepare and paint the LRVs in an environmentally controlled area that is healthier for employees and better for the environment.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2009

Proposed climate bill supports clean transportation

A final vote on the bill could come as soon as the winter, but is likely to not be voted upon until spring 2010.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2009

WVU opens transportation hub

The 7,000-square-foot Mountaineer Station features a 500-space parking garage for both permit and short-term use, a commuter student lounge with lockers, interior bicycle storage and showers, a waiting area for Mountain Line and campus bus passengers, direct access to the Health Sciences Center PRT Station, and information stations for Mountain Line and WVU transportation services.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2009

Report: Calif., Midwest would gain from bus purchases

Would create high-quality manufacturing jobs, especially in states with double-digit unemployment rates, while significantly cutting auto-related global warming pollution.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2009

Delaware's DART invests in solar-powered stops, shelters

Agency installs its solar powered bus shelters where the shelter may lie outside the municipal electric power grid, and because the connection and electric usage costs are prohibitive.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

Orion delivers hybrid, BRT buses to Toronto

The order of 35 buses will meet the new 2010 emission standards for diesel engines operating in Canada, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology.

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