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ArticlesOctober 22, 2021

The Zero Emission Revolution Has Only Begun

Many layers of implications and factors, some of which are outside the control of transit agencies, must be considered as the industry reaches for its “moon shot.” Here are six of the "Battles" that will grow larger.

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NewsOctober 22, 2021

MOEV, Gardena Transit to Enable Electrification of Fleets

MOEV's new computer system will maximize the use of energy from solar panels at the transit agency and helps improve grid resilience.

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NewsOctober 21, 2021

NFTA-Metro Adding New Flyer Buses

The agreement includes a firm order for 10 Xcelsior CHARGE® heavy-duty transit buses and options to purchase up to 140 additional buses.

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NewsOctober 15, 2021

Proterra Names Bailey President, Powered and Energy Business Units

Previously Sr. VP, Proterra Energy, Chris Bailey will now lead Proterra’s growing business as a provider of its electric vehicle technology to commercial manufacturers and charging infrastructure solutions for heavy-duty electric fleets.

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NewsOctober 15, 2021

Champaign-Urbana Unveils 100% Renewable Hydrogen Fleet

The unveiling occurred at MTD’s maintenance facility in Urbana, Illinois.

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NewsOctober 15, 2021

Las Cruces RoadRUNNER Transit Buys 5 BYDs

The five buses are expected to arrive in fall 2022 and could be in service before Christmas next year. They will replace older carbon-fuel buses.

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NewsOctober 15, 2021

L.A. Metro Now Running all Zero-Emission Buses on the G (Orange) Line

The project includes the deployment of the electric buses and associated charging equipment and infrastructure improvements. The total cost of buses, equipment and improvements is $80 million.

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NewsOctober 13, 2021

Vicinity Announces Strategic Supply Agreement with Electrovaya

The agreement provides Vicinity with Lithium-ion battery systems that utilize the latest Electrovaya NMC ceramic lithium-ion battery technologies.

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NewsOctober 12, 2021

NFI Receives Order for 20 electric New Flyer Transit Buses From Long Beach Transit

The order will be under a three-year contract and it is supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds.

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NewsOctober 8, 2021

Foothill Transit Orders 20 Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Buses from New Flyer

The Xcelsior Charge H2 is a battery-electric vehicle that uses compressed hydrogen as an energy source and range extender.

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