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Articles•January 9, 2009

Hybrids, Fuel Prices Top Topics at BusCon '08

While a bevy of vehicle manufacturers showcased their hybrid models on the show floor, industry experts discussed alternative-fuel options, 2010 engine emissions standards and steps to achieve better fuel economy.

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Articles•January 9, 2009

Technology's impact has multiple dimensions and challenges

As we look to expand the industry and procure new equipment to meet the growing demand for public transportation, governments and agencies must fund the talent side of our growing need.

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Articles•January 9, 2009

Prevost introduces redesigned H-Series coach, new Volvo

In addition to its redesigned H-Series coach, Prevost is introducing a new Volvo 9700, marking the first time a Volvo motorcoach will be available in the U.S. and Canada.

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News•by Staff•January 7, 2009

APTA: Transit users still save $8,300-plus yearly

Even with gas prices $1.378 lower than last year, the report calculates the monthly savings for public transit users at $697 per month based on today’s gas price of $1.727 as reported by AAA.

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News•by Staff•January 7, 2009

Odyne suspends operations

Odyne retained Matrix USA LLC to explore strategic alternatives in October 2008; however, its efforts have not been successful.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2008

Welbes named new FTA executive director

In his new position, Welbes will be accountable for providing executive leadership and continuity for the day-to-day administration and operation of the full range of FTA's responsibilities.

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News•by Staff•December 22, 2008

Sun Metro extends LNG contract with Clean Energy

The LNG is used directly to fuel certain buses as well as converted to CNG fuel, which is used to power the balance of the Sun Metro natural gas fleet that includes 144 natural gas buses, together with six diesel buses.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2008

BC Transit to receive New Flyer, ISE fuel cell buses

Ballard Power Systems will begin delivery of its HD6 fuel cell bus modules in December 2008 with the remaining modules delivered through mid-2009.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2008

LaHood tapped to head Department of Transportation

He is retiring from the U.S. Congress after serving seven terms representing the 18th District of Illinois. He served on the House Appropriations Committee.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2008

APTA: Time for transportation policy with new vision

216 public transit systems identified more than 700 transit projects, totaling $12.2 billion, that could be initiated within 90 days of federal funding, to create and support 340,000 jobs in the U.S.

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