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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2008

Stertil-Koni debuts green lift at Expo

Ninety-eight percent of the materials used to create the Envirolift are recyclable, including the nylon, steel and, most notably, the batteries. The batteries used, also known as deep-cycle marine batteries, are robust, energy-efficient and 100 percent recyclable.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

HNTB: 11% of U.S. adults using public transportation

Nearly one in three Americans (32 percent) said their biggest motivator to choose public transportation over driving would be high gas prices.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

Cummins Westport wins New Delhi order

The 230 horsepower B Gas Plus engines, powered by CNG, are licensed by CWI and manufactured by CIL.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

METRO Briefs

New York planning group pushing for PRTs. Green bus provides weekend service. Sound Transit Proposition to re-appear on ballot.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2008

Chicago transit partners with car sharing co.

Customers who register online for both services will receive a single card that can be used to ride the CTA and unlock their reserved I-GO vehicle.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2008

Cummins debuts engines ready for 2010

In 2010 Cummins will offer its midrange diesel engines with the same base architecture as its current line, with the addition of the Cummins Aftertreatment System to meet the upcoming emissions standards.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2008

Alexander Dennis unveils double-deck hybrid

Company is also investing significantly in a new, purpose-built parts operation based in Las Vegas, which is expected to open in the next few weeks and will be the hub of its aftermarket operations for North America.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2008

Bombardier displays ECO4 technologies at EXPO

The new ECO4 products include a driver assistance system, a simulation tool and a regenerative braking system for light rail vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2008

Sen. Boxer addresses EXPO, touts transit's economic role

Warren George, international president, Amalgamated Transit Union, and Bruce Hamilton, deputy executive director of The Sierra Club were also featured speakers at the general session held Tuesday.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2008

Ed Begley, Jr. addresses APTA Expo

Ed Begley, Jr., actor and activist, discussed sustainability as well as several actions that transit authorities can take to make their operations more eco-friendly and popular.

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