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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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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2017

Calif.'s GCTD breaks ground on ops, maintenance facility

The new facility will replace an outdated and deteriorating bus garage located on a three-acre site that was originally built in the 1970’s for a much smaller fleet.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2017

Gillig moves into upgraded HQ in Livermore, Calif.

The 127-year-old business, which operated out of Hayward for more than 80 years, will celebrate its grand opening on June 1.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 11, 2017

[Photos] 2017 APTA Bus Display Highlights

A look at some of the buses on display at this year's APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference in Reno, Nev.

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