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NewsMarch 17, 2022

California’s AVTA Becomes 1st North American Transit Agency to Hit 100% Electric Goal

AVTA received its 20th electric MCI coach for their commuter routes. The addition of these buses to AVTA’s fleet of BYD zero-emission buses, enables the agency to place into service a 100% zero-emission transit fleet.

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NewsMarch 16, 2022

Chicago's Pace Names Metzger Excecutive Director

Her appointment as the first female executive director in the agency's history, follows a trailblazing career in transit that spans four decades.

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NewsMarch 15, 2022

Vicinity Expands U.S. Distribution Partnership with ABC Companies

Under the expanded agreement, ABC will distribute Vicinity's product portfolio to 18 states covering key population centers across the country important to VMC's growth markets.

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NewsMarch 15, 2022

NJ TRANSIT Advances ZEB Conversion with Garage Modernization Program

The contract with AECOM calls for the conceptual, preliminary, and final engineering services and construction assistance services for Hilton Garage early construction work required to prepare the facility for a limited deployment of electric buses.

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

ABC Companies Travels on Cross-Country Road Trip aboard Electric Double-Deck Motorcoach

The 45-foot coach integrates the industry leading energy dense battery system from Proterra, with a Siemens ELFA II powertrain to provide a quiet, smooth zero-emissions ride and plenty of power for efficient, dependable operation.

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ArticlesMarch 10, 2022

Meeting and Exceeding New FTA Grant Requirements for Zero-Emission Transition Plans

As agencies look to make the move to an electrified future, there are steps that need to be negotiated until that dream becomes a reality.

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NewsMarch 9, 2022

New Data Tracks 26% Growth of Zero-Emission Bus, Truck Availability

The new data was unveiled by CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program and campaign.

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NewsMarch 3, 2022

New Cummins Propane Autogas Engine Offers Low-Carbon Option

Backed by data and support from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), the new engine offers fleets a path to decarbonization without compromising on performance or range.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2022

CTA Unveils Roadmap for Conversion to All-Electric Bus System by 2040

CTA’s existing bus fleet is housed at seven bus garages across the service region and serviced at a heavy maintenance facility on Chicago’s Far South Side — all of which will need to be substantially upgraded and retrofitted with charging infrastructure required to operate electric buses.

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ArticlesCover StoryFebruary 20, 2022

'Transformative' IIJA Bill Could Help Transit Build Far Into the Future

The public transportation industry and its large supplier base are about to receive their largest financial boost in history. The boost will then become even larger and more sustained if other pending legislative actions remain on track.

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