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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2008

Nova Scotia announces green funding availability

To qualify for a grant, matching funding of at least 50 percent of the total project value is required and projects must be completed by September 2009.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2008

Nebraska's StarTran joins pollution reduction effort

The transit operator joins 184 other Blue Skyways partners who are working to reduce air pollution in 10 states in the heart of the U.S.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2008

Transport for London acquires BAE Systems-powered bus

The bus, a double-deck model built by Britain’s Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), is among 17 hybrid units built by ADL and BAE Systems that will be evaluated in passenger service starting later this year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2008

Bombardier wins Singapore contract

Contract valued at approximately $380 million for the design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, testing, commissioning and delivery of the driverless MOVIA metro vehicles consisting of 3-car trainsets.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2008

Clean Energy secures ownership of Las Vegas CNG stations

Will assume management and maintenance responsibilities for the stations, which can serve growing numbers of CNG-powered municipal fleet vehicles, airport and hotel shuttle vans, limousines, taxis and passenger cars.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2008

APTA: Public transit users save $8,000-plus annually

Additionally, the report calculates the monthly savings for public transit users at $729 per month based on today’s gas price of $2.34 as reported by AAA.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2008

Baytech obtains 2009 CNG engine certifications

Vehicles included in these new certifications include: cab forward, cutaway van, chassis cab and custom chassis models.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2008

Clean Energy responds to Calif. Proposition defeat

The measure was a $5-billion, first-in-the-nation public investment to provide funds for a wide variety of clean energy projects across the state, including consumer incentives for clean alternative vehicle fuels and the construction of renewable energy generation facilities.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2008

METRO Briefs

New Mexico passes transportation tax. National park may propose transit. Arizona unveils green transportation center.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2008

South Florida trains to begin using biodiesel

Tri-Rail is one of the few commuter rail systems in the country that can operate on such a pure blend of fuel, due to South Florida’s temperate climate.

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