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NewsApril 27, 2021

Transit Unions Announce 5 Key Policies to Protect Workers as U.S. Moves to Zero Emission Vehicles

The policies come on the heels of a global climate summit and promises made by President Biden to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.

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NewsApril 27, 2021

Alstom, LIRR to Explore Battery-Operated Electric Multiple Units

The units could potentially replace the use of diesel locomotives on the railroad’s non-electrified lines and allow passengers to travel to their destinations without having to change trains.

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NewsApril 26, 2021

President Biden Virtually Visits Proterra's S.C. Plant

Proterra CEO Jack Allen also spoke at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate, reinforcing the importance of domestic EV manufacturing.

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NewsApril 23, 2021

OKC's EMBARK Unveils First Electric Bus, New CNG Station

The electric bus unveiled is Oklahoma’s first fully electric fixed-route bus to be used in public transit.

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NewsApril 23, 2021

TEMSA Introduces New TS30 Coach at UMA Expo

The company considers the North American market as one of its growth accelerators in the future and aims to bring the TS45 Electric Bus that it has recently developed specifically for U.S. market.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

Metra Challenges Industry to Prototype Zero-Emission Locomotives

The Metra board recently approved the issuance of an RFP that will ask manufacturers to propose solutions to convert three of Metra’s older F40PH-3 diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

Allison Transmission's Electric Hybrid Solution Debuts on NYCT Buses

The eGen Flex system includes full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

San Antonio's VIA Adding Zero-Emission Buses to Mark Earth Day

The new electric buses will allow VIA to retire its fleet of eight Downtown trolleys that were purchased in 2005 and are considered past their useful life.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson April 19, 2021

How Santa Cruz Metro Prepares for the Road to Zero Emissions

The agency is working on collecting data and feedback on the feasibility of its new Proterra zero-emissions battery-electric buses as it powers through the impacts of the pandemic.

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NewsApril 15, 2021

EV Charging Solutions Providers Partner on Repowering Buses, Trucks for V2G

Amply Power, Unique Electric Solutions will repower internal combustion engine vehicles with electric powertrains. They will also provide charge management services, a bi-directional charging system, and local utility coordination.

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