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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2009

Transit agencies celebrate Earth Day

An individual switching to public transit can reduce his or her daily carbon emissions by 20 pounds or more than 4,800 pounds a year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

ARRA to fund energy reduction, tribal transit

Greenhouse gas and energy reduction grant will be awarded on the basis of how much the proposed capital investment is expected to reduce either energy consumption or greenhouse gases. Funds will provide grants to Indian tribes for capital expenditures including transit equipment and facilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2009

AC Transit orders 4 more UTC Power fuel cell systems

Operation is currently operating three Van Hool hybrid-electric buses with UTC Power fuel cell systems. Since 2006, it has purchased fuel cell powerplants exclusively from UTC Power and is the company’s largest PureMotion customer.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2009

Emission standards Webinar breaks records

Panel of experts discussed how advanced EGR works; EGR vs. SCR; the cost of operations in 2010; how to save money on maintenance and fuel; and hardware, training and service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2009

Proterra unveils zero emission bus in California

The EcoRide BE35 results in up to a 400 percent improvement in fuel economy, and more than $15 million in savings for a transit bus fleet of 50.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2009

Pure Luxury honored for ‘Environmental Excellence’

Awards presented at a Green Ride Global member reception at this year’s International Limousine and Chauffeured Transportation show in Las Vegas.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Prevost introduces redesigned H-Series coach, new Volvo

In addition to its redesigned H-Series coach, Prevost is introducing a new Volvo 9700, marking the first time a Volvo motorcoach will be available in the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2008

BC Transit to receive New Flyer, ISE fuel cell buses

Ballard Power Systems will begin delivery of its HD6 fuel cell bus modules in December 2008 with the remaining modules delivered through mid-2009.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserDecember 1, 2008

Cummins Engines Ready to Meet 2010 Standards

The company has updated and customized its engines to meet the EPA's near-zero-emissions standards -- without losing fuel efficiency or performance -- by integrating subsystems.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2008

Transport for London acquires BAE Systems-powered bus

The bus, a double-deck model built by Britain’s Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), is among 17 hybrid units built by ADL and BAE Systems that will be evaluated in passenger service starting later this year.

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