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A side view of a blue and green battery electric SEPTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

FTA Launches Inquiry Into Storage of Electric Buses at Philadelphia’s SEPTA, Citing Multiple Battery Fires

The inquiry follows many battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2025

EPA Proposes to Repeal GHG Emissions Standards

The proposed repeal would end GHG emissions standards for all highway vehicles, citing new data and limits on EPA authority under the Clean Air Act.

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Rendering of a Xcelsior CNG 40-ft. transit bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

NFI Subsidiary New Flyer Awarded 46 Bus Order From Las Vegas RTC

The order for low-emission Xcelsior CNG buses deepens RTC’s decades-long partnership with NFI, advancing cleaner, smarter transit in Southern Nevada.

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ArticlesJuly 31, 2025

Smarter Strategies for Transit Fleet Electrification

Across North America, transit agencies are under growing pressure to electrify their fleets. Local and state mandates are driving the transition, and public expectations for cleaner, quieter transit are rising.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2025

FTA Eases Grant Rules, Allows Shift from Zero to Low Emission Tech

Grant recipients can now request to switch from "no emission" to "low emission" projects under FTA grants.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2025

New GILLIG Battery Electric Buses Arrive Across Hawaiian Islands

The high-capacity zero-emission buses were celebrated at Driving Hawai‘i Forward, a landmark event at Honolulu Harbor’s Pier 29, which brought together all four counties to showcase the statewide commitment to safe, efficient, and dependable public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2025

New Flyer Launches Extended Range Option for Xcelsior CHARGE FC

The new optional hydrogen four-tank module significantly extends vehicle and operational flexibility, adding 17.5 additional kilograms of onboard fuel capacity.

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A red, white, and blue SamTrans clean-energy bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 10, 2025

California's SamTrans Moves Forward With Permanent Hydrogen Fueling Station Development

Facing limited fueling capacity, the San Francisco agency is developing a new hydrogen station to support its growing fleet of fuel cell buses.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 2, 2025

A Closer Look: Go-Ahead London Taps BetterFleet for Major EV Charge Management Rollout

With over 1,000 electric buses and chargers already in service across 20 depots in the UK, the initiative will grow to over 1,500 units spanning 30 depots by the end of 2025.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2025

100-Plus New Battery-Electric Buses Approved for Metro Vancouver

With $479 million in newly approved funding, TransLink is set to expand its battery-electric bus fleet, replace aging diesel vehicles, build out charging infrastructure, and move closer to a zero-emission future.

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