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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 2, 2024

USDOT Launches $15M Complete Streets AI Initiative

The program supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to responsible deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.

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ArticlesFebruary 2, 2024

How to Optimize Fuel Efficiency: The Impact of Curb Weight and Gross Weight on Fuel Consumption in Fleets

This article will explore the influence of curb and gross weight on fuel consumption in public transit fleets and provide strategies for optimizing fuel efficiency, such as weight distribution, fuel management systems, and route planning.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 2, 2024

MTA Launches First Subway Cars with Open Gangways Into Service

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also announced 1,000 of the agency's subway cars are now equipped with cameras.

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Newsby Alex RomanFebruary 1, 2024

Volvo Completes Acquisition of Proterra's Battery Business

The acquisition, which was made at a purchase price of $210 million before adjustment for inventory level at closing and was first announced in November, includes a development center for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly factory in Greer, S.C.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 30, 2024

REV Group To 'Wind Down' ENC Bus Operations

Business is expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2024, once existing customer orders are completed and delivered, according to the company.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2024

DART Pilots Upgraded Seating on Rail, Streetcar Vehicles

To provide a cleaner and more comfortable environment for customers, DART replaced almost 34,000 fabric seat cushions and backs on its bus fleet with vinyl-covered seats last year.

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Newsby Alex RomanJanuary 23, 2024

Brightline West Project Approved for $2.5B in Private Activity Bonds

DOT previously approved a private activity bond allocation of $1 billion for Brightline West in 2020, bringing the total allocation for this project to $3.5 billion.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJanuary 22, 2024

An Inside Look at What Makes AAAHI Successful

METRO's Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year focuses on technology and empowering people to drive its vision at six separate and environmentally diverse operations.

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Newsby Alex RomanJanuary 15, 2024

AAAHI Named METRO's Innovative Operator of the Year

Trisha Fridrich, VP, business development and marketing, was on hand to accept the award during the ABA's Operator Breakfast at Marketplace in Nashville.

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Newsby Alex RomanJanuary 12, 2024

Phoenix Motor Inc. Completes Proterra Transit Acquisition

The acquisition will add heavy-duty transit buses to Phoenix's existing product line of medium-duty shuttle and school buses.

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