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Cincinnati Metro's new battery-electric bus, which was unveiled on Earth Day
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Cincinnati Metro Goes Electric

Two battery-electric buses entered service on Earth Day, with four additional vehicles expected to join the fleet this summer. Seven more buses are planned for the end of 2027, bringing Metro’s total zero-emission fleet to 13.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

GreenPower breaks ground on Calif. facility

During the event, representatives from CARB and California Climate Investments presented the City of Porterville with a giant check representing a grant for $9.5 million, which will bring 10 zero-emission battery-electric buses and supportive infrastructure to serve disadvantaged communities in the region.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

Transdev, Delphi to develop autonomous on-demand transport system

Will utilize Transdev Universal Routing Engine and Delphi's automated driving platform — the Centralized Sensing, Localization and Planning platform which is being developing in partnership with Mobileye.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2017

Gillig launches new 600K-square-foot facility in Livermore, Calif.

The move from nearby Hayward, Calif., took three years of meticulous planning and was completed losing less than two days of production, with each employee receiving an individualized move plan.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2017

New Flyer acquires Carlson Engineered Composites

Carlson manufactures fiberglass reinforced polymer components primarily to OEMs of transportation vehicles and agricultural equipment, with 2016 sales exceeding $38 million.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2017

Propane Education & Research Council appoints new president/CEO

Industry veteran Thomas Perkins will take on the role following the retirement of current president/CEO Roy Willis after July.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2017

Proterra appoints new chief financial officer

Amy Ard will be in charge of aligning Proterra's engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and operations goals with company finance.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2017

High-tech vet named new Proterra CLO/head of gov. relations

JoAnn Covington's role with the transportation manufacturer will involve creating new business models that allow for greater adoption of heavy-duty electric transit vehicles throughout North America.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 31, 2017

[Photos] GTrans deploys zero-emission electric buses into service

Gardena, Calif.'s GTrans held a ceremony to commemorate the launch of five re-powered CCW zero-emission propulsion system battery-electric buses. On hand were Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Commissioner of the California Energy Commission Janea Scott, and more.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2017

St. Albert, Canada introduces BYD electric bus fleet

Each K9S bus is capable of traveling between 155 and 174 miles per charge and can withstand the cold climate of Alberta.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2017

Q’Straint to supply Quantum, Q’POD securement systems for ABQ Ride’s BRT system

Benefits of the Quantum rear-facing solution include shorter dwell times at stops; little or no involvement of bus operators; less likelihood of operator injury; and fewer instances of operators being placed in awkward working positions.

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