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News•by Staff•September 11, 2024

Allison, Cummins to Partner on New Electric Hybrid Drivetrain

The integration will meet the EPA’s “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3” and provide a reliable low emission propulsion solution in 2027 and beyond.

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News•by Staff•September 3, 2024

Houston METRO Adds Zero-Emission Buses to Fleet

The pilot project represents a significant step toward enhancing the customer experience and improving service reliability.

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2024

Caltrain Unveils New Rail Schedule for Electrified Trains

In addition to faster commute times and increased frequency, the schedule also features simplified service patterns, a new train numbering system, and an expedited transfer at San Jose Diridon for South County riders.

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Articles•August 20, 2024

November 2024 Election Prospects: Same Uncertain Route As Ever

Two divergent visions for the federal transit role must also focus on the supply chain.

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2024

New Flyer Adding BAE’s Propulsion System to its Hybrid-Electric Buses

The next-generation system from BAE Systems is smaller and lighter than the previous generation product.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•August 14, 2024

GILLIG, Hexagon Purus Partner for Hydrogen Fuel Storage Systems

The delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems will be supplied from Hexagon Purus’ facility in Westminster, Md.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Alex Roman•August 13, 2024

GoDurham Focused on Growth, Sustainability as It Continues to Boost Service

With issues caused by the COVID pandemic now in the rearview mirror, the agency is focused on growing its ridership and goal to go 100% zero emissions.

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King County Metro Bus
News•by Staff•August 12, 2024

King County Metro, INIT Team to Bring CarMedialab Tech On Board

The cloud-based technologies will be conveyed across an initial 45 battery-powered electric buses and trolleybuses, eventually extending to a total of 500 battery-electric coaches and 174 trolleys over the contract term.

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News•by Staff•August 12, 2024

Caltrain Begins Electric Train Passenger Service

After nearly a decade of construction, these new trains signify a landmark shift toward a faster, more frequent and environmentally friendly public transportation network along the San Francisco Peninsula.

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Videos•by Staff and News Reports•August 6, 2024

The Present and Future of Public Transit with Jannet Walker-Ford and David Scorey

Jannet Walker-Ford,Lead, Advisory and Planning business, at WSP and David Scorey, CEO of Keolis North America, join METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the state of public transportation today, the hidden benefits of contracting, sustainability, workforce development, and much more.

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