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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 StaffFebruary 21, 2017

FTA delays decision on $650M Caltrain electrification project

In a letter sent Friday, the same day a decision was due, the agency said it was deferring a ruling so the project could be considered as part of President Donald Trump’s budget. No timeline was given in the letter.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2017

HART leasing Teslas to expand rideshare program

The HART HyperLINK program partners with Transdev to provide direct connections from door to bus stop through an on-demand ride-hailing service similar to Uber,

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2017

Nova Bus, ABB partner for electric bus, charger delivery to N. America

The ABB DC fast charger, with the associated systems, is based on the common interface, which allows charging stations and electrified buses from different manufacturers to be used together.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2017

Proterra names Horton to CCO post

Will lead the end-to-end customer lifecycle as Proterra triples production and initiates large-scale deployments across North America.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2017

BYD to supply electric buses for Sydney Airport provider

The company's Electric Blu bus has a carrying capacity of 70 passengers; features purpose-designed luggage storage racks; and has a range of approximately 248 miles on a single charge.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Microvast delivers record number of electric buses in 2016

Based on considerable experience with battery systems in those markets, the company is advancing its activities in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

Calif. agency introduces first electric Gillig bus using BAE technology

The Central Contra Costa Transit Authority's four all-electric buses were secured through funding from a Federal Transit Administration 2012 Clean Fuels grant as well as local matching funds.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2017

Foothill Transit, Cleveland RTA recognized for sustainability achievements

Public transit systems and businesses who voluntarily participate in the APTA Sustainability Commitment program pledge to implement processes and actions that create continuous improvements in environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

SoCal utility wants to use $570M to electrify buses, trucks, ride-sharing

Southern California Edison filed a plan with state regulators that would fund the installation of charging stations for various plug-in vehicle applications.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

CCW to refurbish, rebuild 3 Liberty U. buses

The project will enrich the student experience by carrying passengers across campus, utilizing the transit service intracampus circulator.

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