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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2018

ABC, Van Hool developing electric coaches with Proterra battery tech.

The new Van Hool CX45E and CX35E models utilize the CX platform and will feature Proterra® E2 battery technology along with a fully-electric drivetrain.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2018

N.Y. MTA launches all-electric bus pilot program

MTA will test 10 new buses by Proterra and New Flyer with the hope of ordering an additional 60 all-electric buses.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2018

All New Flyer facilities now capable of building battery-electric buses

The Anniston, Ala., facility now joins all other New Flyer locations with capability to manufacture the Xcelsior CHARGE™ battery-electric bus, including Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Crookston and St. Cloud, Minn.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2017

CCW hosts facility tour for Calif. Transit Association attendees

Attendees were escorted by CCW key personnel in a 50-passenger tram through several production areas, which included welding, fabrication, engine repowering, and other work areas that spotlighted full bus rehabilitation, accident repairs, electrification processes, and aftersales service.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2017

Phoenix Motorcars provides electric shuttle bus for Calif. airport contractor

This is in line with Parking Concepts’ sustainability goals of reducing the carbon footprint of its services while providing the best in class service for its customers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2017

Fresno, Calif. agency taps solar fast-charging units for electric fleet

This will be the first deployment of off-grid solar-powered Electric Bus DC fast-charging and the first to offer a secure and renewable source of energy for charging during a grid interruption.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2017

Academy Bus to add 6 New Flyer battery-electric buses, charging stations

The buses will be deployed in 2018 on Columbia University's Intercampus Shuttle network, operating between locations in Manhattan, New Jersey, and Rockland County.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2017

SunLine adding 5 New Flyer fuel cell-electric Xcelsior buses

In its partnership with CARB, SunLine will be testing one full-year of revenue service, measuring environmental impact and sustainability of the fuel cell-powered heavy-duty transit buses.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

ABB to help Toronto light rail system cut emissions to zero

Will deliver a medium-voltage distribution and traction power system, including gas-insulated switchgear and substations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2017

President of BYD North America Honored for U.S. Business Achievement

BYD employs nearly 800 people in the U.S., a 20-fold increase since the company began operations in the country in 2013.

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