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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2014

UWM campus installs 2 electric vehicle fast-charge stations

The two new DC stations, provided by ABB Inc., will charge electric vehicles in 30 to 90 minutes. These plug-in charge stations will work for the Nissan LEAF and Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

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ArticlesMay 30, 2014

Tech Report: Kinetic energy storage system increases efficient use of rail power

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently completed the installation of a VYCON kinetic energy storage system at Metro’s Red Line Westlake/MacArthur Park station.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2014

BYD bus completes Altoona Testing

The 40-foot BYD Electric Bus is just the first of three different size options that will be offered to the U.S. for 2014/2015 deliveries. Next at Altoona will be the 60-foot articulated BYD all-electric bus.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2014

Caltrain issues electrification RFQ for San Fran.-to-San Jose line

Key components of the project include an electric power infrastructure and replacing diesel trains with high-performance electric trains.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2014

Ballard, partners to deploy fuel-cell bus at UC Irvine

Signed an agreement with CALSTART to deploy the vehicle in 2015 with partners BAE Systems, ElDorado National and the university.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2014

BYD's first Calif.-built all-electric bus unveiled

BYD’s new plant has added 60 new jobs for American workers, with the company expecting to increase the number of new jobs created to 100 by the end of the year, while adding 200 more by the end of next year.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2014

Proterra bus sets record for most miles traveled

The battery-electric bus traveled more than 700 miles in 24 hours and recorded an average fuel economy of nearly 27 miles per gallon — nearly six times that of a diesel bus and seven times that of CNG, according to company officials.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2014

N.Y. MTA testing solar-powered kiosks that provide real-time info

Powered 100% by sunlight, the kiosks draw no power from the electrical grid and can remain active for 10 days without needing to be recharged by the sun.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2014

D.C. Metro’s sustainability plan to cut energy use by 15%

Other targets set by the new initiative include increasing Metro ridership 25% by 2025; increasing greenhouse gas displacement by 10% by 2025; and reducing water use per vehicle mile by 20% by 2025.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2014

Valley Metro begins $2.8M light rail solar project

Installing a solar plant capable of generating 780 kilowatts of energy annually at its light rail operations and maintenance facility in Phoenix. The plant is estimated to save the agency approximately $100,000 on average per year.

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