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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2016

XL Hybrids, ARBOC introduce first hybrid-electric, low-floor shuttle bus

The GM cutaway buses upfitted with XL3® Hybrid Electric Drive System are uniquely designed to meet ARBOC’s stringent specifications to optimize accessibility for paratransit and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

BYD America expands leadership team in Los Angeles

Among several announcements, Macy Neshati has been named sr. VP of the company's newly created B2B division, which will focus on developing and delivery BYD's advanced battery-electric vehicle tech to business customers.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2016

Calif.'s OCTA introduces new hydrogen fuel-cell bus

The new bus — wrapped with a mural of California poppies — is part of a two-year demonstration project to complement OCTA’s existing fleet.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2016

Honolulu looking to develop 15-mile electric bus network

The city’s Department of Transportation Services has requested federal funding to develop the network. The electric bus network would be independent of the light rail transit project currently being built and would include 18-high capacity electric buses.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 17, 2016

[Photos] APTA 2016 Vehicle Display - Bus & Paratransit Conference

A variety of vehicles were featuring during the 2016 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference bus display held this year in front of Charlotte, N.C.'s NASCAR Hall of Fame on May 16, 2016.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2016

Proterra announces battery tech advancements for heavy-duty transit

Improved Catalyst® XR Transit Vehicle will deliver 28% more range from the same storage volume.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2016

Proterra launches EV simulator to demo battery-electric transition

Designed to visualize mass transit networks and to assess the cost savings, performance improvements and environmental benefits of battery-electric transport.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2016

Transit Maintenance Forum for sr. professionals to take place this fall

Event will give senior transit maintenance professionals the chance to learn about some of the latest trends they are facing in their shops. Holding this event at BusCon also affords transit professionals the unique opportunity to network and share challenges with peers.  

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2016

FTA makes $8M available for innovative mobility projects

The program, known as the Mobility on Demand Sandbox, will support research and technology deployments that improve public transportation efficiency and effectiveness, enhancing safety and connectivity in America’s transportation system.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2016

SunLine Transit adds first all-electric BYD bus

The buses are equipped with BYD-designed and built iron-phosphate batteries, delivering 324 kWh of power that come with a 12-year warranty, the industry’s longest electric-battery warranty available.

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