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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 17, 2024

IndyGo Debuts New RIDE Battery-Electric Buses for BRT Line

To further reduce emissions, the agency will produce a portion of the daily energy required to charge the rapid transit vehicles from the solar panels on top of IndyGo’s West Campus facility.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2024

Amtrak Releases RFI for Next Phase of Zero-Emissions

The step marks progress toward the company’s long-range goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak’s trains.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 16, 2024

New York MTA Unveils First-Ever Electric Paratransit Vehicle

The pilot, which includes 15 Ford electric vans and costs approximately $3 million, will begin making trips throughout the five boroughs today.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 10, 2024

Caltrain, Partners Complete Successful Energization, Testing of Full 51-Mile Corridor

The milestone achievement in the Caltrain Electrification Project signifies major progress in expanding the agency’s ability to test electric trains at full speed along the corridor and prepare for electrified revenue service in September 2024.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 9, 2024

Report Confirms Public Transit is Good for Northern Virginia’s Environment

The "Climate Benefits of Transit in Northern Virginia" report concludes that while personal vehicles are a major cause of pollution, riding trains and buses can mitigate these emissions.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 2, 2024

Nova Bus Names New President

With extensive business and leadership experience within the Volvo Group, Paul Le Houillier will bring solid know-how and strategic vision to Nova Bus.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

EPA Releases New GHG Standards for Buses, Trucks

The standards will avoid one billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and provide $13 billion in annualized net benefits to society related to public health, the climate, and savings for truck owners and operators, according to the EPA.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2024

Caltrain Retires 32 Diesel Passenger Railcars as Electrification Nears

Caltrain currently has eight of the eventual 23 electric trainsets on its property.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 22, 2024

ABC Companies, Martin Energy Form Strategic Partnership

Leveraging MEG’s comprehensive suite of power generation offerings, including generator sets and EPA-certified engines with capacities ranging from 330kW to 1000kW, alongside advanced microgrid and energy storage systems, the engines can operate on natural gas or propane.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2024

Report Finds $1T Investment Needed for Full Electrification of Commercial Fleets

The Clean Freight Coalition, which consists of several transportation stakeholders across the motorcoach and trucking industries, says policymakers must address these cost concerns to ensure that an electrified supply chain functions smoothly for the American economy.

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