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ArticlesFebruary 24, 2015

Louisville’s TARC Charges Toward the Future with Green Fleet Upgrades

The agency, which celebrated its 40th year, marked the milestone with numerous changes, including the addition of 10 all-electric buses and 60 replacement buses, a new trip planner, and a new fare collection system set to launch this year.

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ArticlesFebruary 24, 2015

Political shifts, smaller vehicles are key trends at UMA Expo

The shifting congressional makeup, political action and an array of vehicles were the main focus at January’s United Motorcoach Association Expo in New Orleans.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2015

Proterra adds vehicle flexibility with new extended-range battery

With the introduction of the new TerraVolt extended-range battery, Proterra buses can now be configured to travel up to 180 miles between charges.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2015

CCW begins delivering ZEPS buses to IndyGo

Each 40-foot electric bus carries 36 seated passengers plus standees and is equipped with air operated doors, brakes, suspension, hydraulic power-steering, stainless steel bike racks and LED lighting.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2015

Proterra grows market share with new FTA grant announcements

Six transit agencies awarded grants to purchase Proterra battery-electric buses and chargers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2015

FTA awards $55M in grants for zero-emission buses

Newly established under MAP-21, the LoNo program focuses on deploying the cleanest and most energy-efficient U.S.-made transit buses designed to cut carbon pollution and other traditional pollutants.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

Calif. agency adds BYD bus, rebrands

Gardena Bus Lines says the new name, GTrans, is easier to say, with "G" representing its home city of Gardena, as well as the bus line's commitment to green, environmentally friendly initiatives.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2015

Nova testing diesel-electric hybrid bus in Quebec

The E series LFS HEV will be tested for six months to document the benefits of its green technology, under the various propulsion modes it offers — diesel, hybrid electric or fully electric.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2015

Ky.'s TARC launches all-electric Proterra fleet

The all-electric system - 10 buses and two charging stations - is an $11 million investment, with the bulk of funding from federal and state grants. Louisville Metro contributed $500,000. 

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ProductsJanuary 14, 2015

HybriDrive diesel-electric bus system

BAE Systems’ HybriDrive diesel-electric bus system with two options (HDS100 and HDS200 modular traction systems) has three components: a diesel engine coupled to a generator, an electric traction motor and the fixed ratio reduction gear.

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