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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

DRI Corp. launches new sign system

The TwinVision Silver Smart Series features high intensity “sterling” LEDs that provide exceptionally brilliant messages and graphics while reducing power consumption and carbon footprint.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

GSA meets mandate to green fleet

GSA had until September 30, 2009, to invest $300 million in new, more fuel-efficient vehicles for the federal fleet. Ahead of the deadline, GSA ordered 17,246 vehicles, including cars and buses from a total of six manufacturers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Transit natural gas coalition forms

The coalition's purpose will be to provide a forum for an ongoing exchange to assist members in learning more about the operation, management and cost of using clean burning natural gas powered vehicles for transit fleets.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2009

TIGGER grant to fund NCTD sustainability plan

Agency will use the $2 million discretionary grant to make alternative energy technology investments that will assist in the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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