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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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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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