METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Zero Emissions

Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Bombardier's battery-powered tram sets range record

THe 26-mile trial run in Mannheim, Germany, using a the company's Primove battery-powered tram, sets distance record for catenary-free operation.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2015

CCW to refurbish 7 St. Louis Metro buses

In previous contracts with CCW, Metro St. Louis bought 10 buses for the St. Clair County Division and 15 refurbished articulated buses for use in St. Louis on routes with the heaviest passenger loads.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2015

Clemson U. honored for parking innovations, sustainable practices

The award was based on a range of programs implemented in the last year to maximize Clemson’s limited parking supply, better define where visitors can park, distribute costs equitably among users and enhance sustainability.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2015

Alaska Coach Tours test fully-electric BYD motorcoach

The operation provided tours onboard the electric bus to the Mendenhall Glacier during the Alaska Tourism Industry Association's convention with proceeds being donated to Adventure Green which promotes sustainable tourism in Alaska.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2015

Ridesharing systems could cut greenhouse gases, study says

The report, which is especially relevant for transportation and environmental planners, was developed bythe Mineta Transportation Institute.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2015

BYD partners with Alexander Dennis to build single-deck buses

The $1.01 billion dollar deal has the potential to triple in the next ten years if they extend their alliance to build double-deck buses.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 19, 2015

[Photos] BusCon 2015: Show Floor

A look at the showfloor at 2015's BusCon. The show returns to Indianapolis next year Sept. 19 to 21, 2016.

Read More →
Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 19, 2015

[Photos] BusCon 2015

A look at BusCon 2015's sessions, parties and more. The show will return to Indianapolis next year Sept. 19-21.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2015

CCW supplies rehab buses for City Utilities of Springfield

The buses are equipped with remanufactured engines and rebuilt transmissions as a cost effective method of quickly acquiring improved buses.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2015

Chicago's Metra completes charging station installation

To further enhance the agency’s customer connectivity options, Metra will also be installing free Wi-Fi in the waiting areas of downtown stations within 45 days, and it recently announced plans to test Wi-Fi on 11 cars systemwide before January 2016.

Read More →