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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2016

L.A. recognizes BYD for clean transportation, job creation leadership

At an LA County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Antonovich delivered a presentation congratulating Stella Li on her efforts in job creation with BYD in LA County.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2016

St. Albert Transit orders first all-electric buses in Canada

The BYD battery-electric buses are expected to arrive in the municipality late summer or early fall this year.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2016

Seattle's King County launches first 3 Proterra electric buses

The 38-seat prototype buses have a composite body and can travel 23 miles or more between charges. Batteries take 10 minutes or less to charge. The prototype buses are expected to get the equivalent of 15 miles per gallon more than a regular hybrid bus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2016

AVTA to become nation's first 100% electric bus fleet

BYD Motors will build and deliver a variety of all-electric bus models including a 40-foot low-floor transit bus, a 60-foot low-floor articulated bus, and a 45-foot commuter coach.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2016

Former SFMTA, VTA chief to lead Caltrain electrification program

Electrification of the system is part of Caltrain's Modernization Program — the most transformative project in the rail system’s 150-year history.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

First U.S. student-led transit agency orders Proterra electric buses

The Associated Students of the University of Montana Transportation ordered two 40-foot Catalyst Fast Charge buses and one semi-autonomous fast charger for its UDASH routes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

Self-driving electric bus begins testing on public roads

Cameras, radar sensors and laser sensors provide the WEpod with correct information on its surroundings so that it can anticipate necessary actions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

CCW delivers ZEPS electric buses with WAVE tech. to Texas

WAVE technology transfers power through the air, from embedded charging pad placed in the pavement to the vehicle's undercarriage seven to eight inches above, minimizing the need for on-board power storage.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

CCW repowering 199 OCTA CNG-powered buses

The work includes installing new engines, upgrading the transmissions and switching from hydraulic cooling to electric cooling systems. The electric system uses seven fans, which requires upgrading to 450-amp alternators.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 22, 2016

[Photos] cTrain Elevated Mass Transit Concept

The C-train concept, developed by Jacob Innovations, is an automated mass transit mode of elevated lightweight trains with seating room only. The design eliminates need for depots - via capability to travel on upper and lower wheels by switching vertically between tracks and be stored vertically above the tracks. The cTrain system can be built quickly and cheaply with exiting technologies.

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