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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2009

Daimler Buses' Orion VII hits 3,000 mark

Houston Metro is placing an additional order for 80 Orion VII diesel-electric hybrid buses for 2010 delivery. This compliments its existing fleet of 56 Orion VII hybrids, which were delivered in 2008, and the 40 units that will be delivered in 2009.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2009

California Wine Tours becomes 'Green Business'

Through their many business entities, CWT moves more than 500,000 passengers each year throughout the Bay Area, which equates to taking thousands of individual cars off the road.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2009

Idaho launches new mobility Website

The new site offers visitors information about and opportunities to participate in the design and management of Idaho's evolving efforts to move people using a mix of transportation modes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2009

METRO Briefs

Judge rules HSR EIS inadequate. CUMTD continues green push. Arists to beautify Fla. bus stops.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2009

NYCT testing turbine-powered bus

The DesignLine buses, which have a capacity of either 35 or 37 seats, depending on the configuration, with 30 standees, are anticipated to have significantly reduced maintenance costs, and include a 12-year warranty on the turbine engine and lithium-ion battery pack, eliminating the need for midlife replacement.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2009

ABA updates 'Save a Penguin' brochure

The first edition of the brochure exhausted a supply of 10,000 environmentally certified printed copies, as well as countless online downloaded versions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Detroit transit receives $20.5M in ARRA funds

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation will utilize the funding for several capital projects, including the purchase of three 40-foot alternative-fuel buses, an automatic vehicle locator system (AVL) and communications equipment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2009

BAE Systems to equip Seattle transit hybrid buses

To supply HybriDrive system to Daimler Buses North America, which received an order from King County Metro Transit for 500 Orion VII hybrid-electric buses, with an option for 200 additional units.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2009

First Transit-operated system wins award

Monroe Transit has drastically improved air quality in their area by introducing the use of biodiesel fuel, purchasing buses with particulate filters and low-emission vehicle ratings.

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ArticlesAugust 11, 2009

TriMet to build first multi-use transit bridge in U.S.

TriMet has chosen a cable-stayed bridge type and is in the design phase in its work on a bridge that will connect both sides of the Williamette River with transit and pedestrian access.

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