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ArticlesNovember 6, 2021

GILLIG Celebrates Production of 100th Battery Electric Bus

The bus was scheduled for delivery to Metro Transit in St. Louis, Mo., later that month.

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NewsNovember 5, 2021

LADOT to Install Solar and Storage Microgrid, EV Charging

The solar and storage microgrid paired with 104 EV chargers will support LADOT’s adoption of electric buses as the agency transitions to a fully electric fleet by 2028.

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NewsNovember 5, 2021

GILLIG’s Next-Generation Battery to Provide 32% Increase in Onboard Energy

With available configurations of 490 kWh, 588 kWh, and 686 kWh, together with the largest selection of available charging options, GILLIG can configure the bus to meet any agency’s requirements.

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ArticlesNovember 5, 2021

New Flyer’s Xcelsior AV™ — North America’s First Automated Heavy-Duty Transit Bus

In 2020, New Flyer announced North America’s first deployment of automated transit buses into revenue service, in a pilot project with the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

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NewsNovember 2, 2021

ENC to Debut Axess Battery-Electric Bus at APTA Expo

The electric propulsion/battery system is by Cummins Inc., and the electrified accessories include the air compressor, HVAC unit, passenger doors, and power steering.

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NewsNovember 2, 2021

Vicinity to Showcase Flagship Vehicles, New Partnerships at APTA's TRANSform

Vicinity and ABC Companies will jointly exhibit a range of heavy-duty, light-duty, and special purpose vehicles.

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NewsOctober 29, 2021

New Flyer Launching Electrical Technician Training Program

The program, whose module development leveraged existing programming from NFI subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI), is intended for expansion and launch across NFI’s other major manufacturing facilities in future.

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NewsOctober 29, 2021

Voith to Supply Electric Drive System for Converted TriMet Bus

With the VEDS powering the bus, TriMet will be extensively evaluating system capabilities that can increase range up to 25% higher than other electric drive systems with similar sized battery packs in the North American market.

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NewsOctober 29, 2021

Nova Bus Showcases New Electric Bus

Powered with up to 564 kWh on onboard energy, the LFSe+ will soon be in the streets of several cities across America, including Broome County, in the state of N.Y.

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NewsOctober 27, 2021

Lightning eMotors Accelerates EV Deployment with California Transit Agencies

Five California public transit agencies have deployed the company's zero‐ emission Class 3 transit vans and Class 4 medium‐duty shuttle buses.

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