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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

Texas’ VIA rolls out electric bus service

Called the Arc, the service was made possible by a $5,000,000 TIGGER grant . The agency bought three electric-powered buses built by Proterra to run the service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

Proterra, Key partner for financing program

Under terms of the deal, purchasers can finance up to 100% of the cost of each bus, allowing them to spread their payments over time and provide for a capital cushion in an uncertain economic environment.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2013

German bus system to test Bombardier electric charging tech

PRIMOVE technology is based on inductive energy transfer. It is installed entirely under the road surface and under the floor of the vehicles. The charging process begins as soon as the vehicle completely covers the charging segment.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 15, 2013

New Flyer, DesignLine discuss electric bus offerings

New Flyer has a contract with Chicago Transit Authority for two XE40 buses and received funding for a few Winnipeg Transit buses. Meanwhile, the ECO Smart is available in 30-, 35- and 42-foot versions.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 15, 2013

Proterra to Power S.C. town

The bus manufacturer is helping the City of Seneca reach its goal of having an all-electric bus fleet by the summer. The city partnered with nearby Clemson Area Transit to obtain a grant to fund the four vehicles and charging infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

ClearEdge Power acquires UTC Power

UTC Power, formerly a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., has long been considered a leader in fuel cell systems with decades of experience.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2013

Calif. honors AC Transit for fuel cell buses

Presented with the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, the highest environmental honor in the state of California, for building the most comprehensive hydrogen fuel cell demonstration program in the country. Its zero-emission fuel cell buses achieve nearly double the fuel economy of conventional buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

CCW's ZEPS bus featured on Jay Leno's Garage

The bus is expected to reach a range of between 120 miles to 150 miles and features a highly integrated design with fewer parts for convenient and fast installation.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

CCW's ZEPS Bus Featured on Jay Leno's Garage

Complete Coach Works (CCW) VP, sales and marketing, Macy Neshati recently appeared on Jay Leno's Garage to discuss the company's all-electric, zero-emission city bus conversion process.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2013

Georgia Tech student transportation alternative sees success

Green Operated Transit Carrying Humanity Around (GOTCHA) rides is drawing more interest from students since it was established on campus last October. Georgia Tech is the fifth college campus to use the service.

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