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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2014

Proterra Selects Toshiba Batteries for Zero-Emission Bus Fleet

Proterra buses will use Toshiba’s Rechargeable Batteries (SCiB™), a safe rechargeable battery solution with high-rate performance and long-life capabilities that is used in a wide range of applications, from EVs to grid energy storage.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2014

Proterra receives 'Technology Pioneer' honor

The World Economic Forum's program recognizes companies from around the world involved in the design, development and deployment of new technologies poised to have a significant impact on business and society.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2014

N.J. to test solar-powered commuter pods

The pods essentially operate as mini, personal trains. They travel point-to-point along the rail network to the destination you input via an interactive touch screen.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2014

Seattle area transit agency chooses Proterra for EV program

Following a one-year trial period, King County Metro has option to purchase up to 200 more buses and additional fast-charge systems, depending on the outcome of the demonstration.

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Videosby StaffAugust 22, 2014

Proterra Ecoliner Electric Bus - Jay Leno's Garage

Proterra Ecoliner Electric Bus. Will this vehicle revolutionize mass transit? It incorporates elements of Formula 1, naval and tank technology, but the most important thing about this bus is the rapid charger on its roof, which means it can run 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2014

Calif. university adding 12 electric vehicles

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has made it a goal to promote sustainability on its campus, and this initiative is part of that vision. The campus expects higher usage of electric vehicles locally with the presence of the charging stations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2014

BYD electric bus completes 24-hour test

The bus managed to travel an astounding 746 miles over the 24-hour period, operating in three shifts. Each shift logged between 240 and 256 miles before recharging the battery.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2014

BusCon 2014 to offer robust transit education program

Alternative fuels will also be addressed in a session led by Lynn McLean of the Flint (Mich.) Mass Transportation Authority on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8:30am, where a case study on implementing propane autogas will be explored.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

BYD builds world's biggest electric bus recharging station in China

The recharging station is located in Jiangsu province's capital city of Nanjing. The station, already in operation, includes 150 recharging devices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2014

Formula 1 tech to make U.K. buses more efficient

During testing, Gyrodrive-equipped buses saw a whopping 20% bump in fuel efficiency, more than enough to convince GKR and UK public transport operator Go-Ahead to install the system on 500 buses over the next two years, starting in London and Oxford.

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