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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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NewsApril 13, 2021

Proterra Delivers Alaska's First Zero-Emissions Bus

Original funding for the electric bus came from the FTA through the Low- or No-Emission Grant Program.

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ArticlesApril 12, 2021

Wireless Power: A Key Opportunity for Your Electric Fleet Transition

Inductive charging can keep buses in service longer, save money, and reduce disruption to routes.

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NewsApril 5, 2021

CTA to Test 6 Proterra Electric Buses

The buses will be monitored for their performance before the CTA authorizes the production of an additional 17 electric buses.

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NewsApril 5, 2021

First Bus Orders 126 BYD/ADL Electric Buses

Using BYD’s battery electric driveline technology, ADL will assemble the buses at its factory in Falkirk, Scotland, ensuring the investment benefits the local economy.

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NewsMarch 31, 2021

So. Cal's Metrolink Unveils First Formal Climate Action Plan

The plan addresses climate change, air quality, and other pressing sustainability issues to help advance the regional railway’s aggressive goal for zero emissions by 2028.

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NewsMarch 30, 2021

Vicinity Motors Receives Order for 10 Vicinity EV Buses

The order is scheduled to be delivered to ABC Companies in the third and fourth quarters of 2021 for resale into the U.S.

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NewsMarch 24, 2021

HNTB Names Mendes Corporate President, Infrastructure and Mobility Equity

An HNTB Fellow, Mendes most recently served as the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Division president overseeing the growth, operations, and client service in six states and the District of Columbia.

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