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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2009

Baytech's CNG engine now EPA, CARB certified

Vehicle models covered by Baytech's new 6.0L CNG heavy duty engine certification include the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 4500 Cutaway Van, the Isuzu NPR HD and Chevrolet/GMC W4500 Cab Forward chassis, and the Workhorse Custom Chassis heavy duty chassis.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2009

APTA supports provisions in climate change proposal

The "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" introduced by Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and John Kerry (D-MA) this week potentially offers important new funding to expand access to public transportation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2009

Calif.'s Big Blue opens new HOK-designed facility

New 66,000-square-foot facility incorporates numerous sustainable features including the use of high-albedo concrete, a highly reflective concrete paving, in the vehicle maintenance yard used to keep the facility's microclimate cooler, as well as 80-kilowatt photovoltaic panels on the roof; an urban runoff system to filter storm water, detain and infiltrate most of the water on site; and reclaimed water for landscape irrigation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2009

CTA takes delivery of 58 stimulus-funded buses

The 60-foot hybrid articulated buses are at least 30 percent more fuel efficient than the non-hybrid buses they replaced and are 60 percent lower in emissions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2009

43 green transit projects awarded fed funds

The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2009

Des Moines orders 20 Orion VIIs

DART, with a fleet of more than 150 buses, operates the largest mass transit service in the state of Iowa, serving the entire metro Capital region including its 19 cities and towns.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 14, 2009

TOD Poised to Push Past the Recession

Walkable urban communities are growing in popularity, due to changing demographics and the current economic climate. As a top economic driver, transit is in an optimal position to help bring the route to recovery closer to home.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2009

Navistar launches MaxxForce TV

Online viewers are encouraged to play along to increase their own knowledge of MaxxForce products and hone their skills in case this traveling game show rolls into their town.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2009

APTA: Transit users save $9K yearly

Transit riders can save on average $762 per month. The savings amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as the September 3 national average gas price of $2.596 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline as reported by AAA.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2009

CALSTART hybrid truck event on tap in Georgia

Conference will reflect the growth in the hybrid technology and product segment and the emerging focus of truck makers on efficiency as they complete their transition to 2010 compliant engines.

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