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News•by Staff•December 7, 2009

Guide helps colleges, universities reduce GHG emissions

Explores the challenges, both real and perceived, to significant reductions, and provides successful examples, and resources necessary to address the challenges.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2009

Megabus.com joins U. of Vermont green program

Pilot program aims to provide the foundation for a long-term environmental certification program for the motorcoach industry and the passenger transportation sector.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2009

Chicago area transit joins White House Jobs Summit

An alliance of the nation’s top metro transit systems, including New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., met with key members of Congress to highlight the opportunity to invest in creating jobs and boost the economic recovery.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2009

Irisbus to add Citelis hybrid model

Signed an agreement with BAE Systems for the supply of components for the power chain for its new-generation hybrid buses.

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News•by Staff•November 24, 2009

Birmingham, Ala. transit purchases new NABIs

NABI LFW model buses will be equipped with smooth and dependable wheelchair ramps, security cameras, audible annunciation systems and bicycle racks.

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News•by Staff•November 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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News•by Staff•November 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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News•by Staff•November 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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News•by Staff•November 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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News•by Staff•November 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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