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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

3 SEPTA sustainability initiatives to cut energy use, GHG emissions

Projects include a solar-power purchase agreement, a solar-powered train signal system, and energy retrofit of headquarters building.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

Mass. Governor files $18B transportation bond bill

The authorization would be used to fund existing programs, as well as several new initiatives designed to lessen impacts from roadway congestion.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

Renewable natural gas hits 100 project milestone

Having reached 50 RNG sites in 2015, the organization set the goal to double the number of RNG production facilities in North America within 10 years.

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ArticlesJuly 29, 2019

Retrofitting Garages for Zero-Emissions Buses

Existing maintenance garages can be retrofit to handle electrics, but the infrastructure upgrades required can be significant.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

FTA issues $85 million in Low-No grants to 38 bus projects

Eligible projects include, hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure such as charging stations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

CCW partners with Halsey King & Assoc. for training initiative

Program will enhance the skills of its workforce by expanding its knowledge of complex electrical systems.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

LA Metro receives first zero-emission electric bus for Orange Line

The 60-foot articulated bus,  manufactured by New Flyer, is the first of 40 electric buses from the company slated to arrive in the next year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Pittsburgh launches initiative to improve community mobility

Pittsburgh Mobility Collective is a self-organized collective of last-mile and alternate-commute mobility providers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Calif.'s move to zero-emission vehicles will boost state's revenues

If the target of five million EVs by 2030 is met, the state will collect $2B more in revenue than if it moves at slower rate, new report says.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Proterra taps new VP for its technical engineering team

Mike Boggess will be responsible for driving the company’s technology roadmap and program launch efforts and will lead cost and reliability improvement projects in these areas.

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