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NewsFebruary 11, 2021

GILLIG to Offer Allison Transmission’s Next Generation Electric Hybrid Propulsion System

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

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Articlesby Alex RomanFebruary 11, 2021

St. Louis Metro's Mefford-Miller Discusses Mobility-On-Demand, Electric Buses

As executive director, Mefford-Miller is responsible for the operations of Metro Transit's light rail, bus, and paratransit service.

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NewsFebruary 8, 2021

Clean Energy Signs Multi-Year RNG Deal With LA Metro

The agency’s bus fleet will now be powered by sustainable low-carbon fuel derived from organic waste.

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Newsby Rick WoodFebruary 3, 2021

Study Shows 24% Increase in Zero-Emission Bus Sales, While Overall Market Slows

Fifty-three new transit properties ordered zero emission buses in 2020, bringing the total to 229, across 44 states and territories.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2021

King County Metro Adding 20 More 60-Foot Electric New Flyers

The agency's long-term commitment, first announced January 2020, is to achieve a 100% zero-emissions fleet powered by renewable energy no later than 2040.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Paul ComfortFebruary 2, 2021

New Year, New Opportunities: The State of the Transit Industry in 2021

The outlook is not rosy and bright for our industry. Unless there is significant expansion of federal operating dollars for public transit in the U.S. and Canada, there could be severe and potentially permanent retrenchment in service plans around the nation.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2021

Fla.’s PSTA Rolls Out 4 New Electric Buses

The agency estimates it will save about $20,000 a year in diesel fuel costs with each electric bus.

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Photo GalleriesJanuary 29, 2021

A Look at New Flyer's Automated Bus

New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research LLC (Robotic Research) in Maryland.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

New Flyer, Robotic Research Unveil Heavy-Duty Automated Bus

The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2021

Volvo Group Creates Electrification Business Unit

A new business unit within the Volvo Group will take a life-cycle approach to batteries, electric vehicles, and other aspects of transportation electrification.

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