METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Zero Emissions

NewsSeptember 8, 2020

GreenPower Delivers 20 More EV Stars

Green Commuter has placed three separate orders for EV Stars with the first order consisting of three vehicles, followed by two separate orders of 100 vehicles, for a total of 203 EV Stars.

Read More →
NewsSeptember 4, 2020

Metrolink Tier 4 Locomotive Project Receives Environmental Certification

“Tier 4” is the most stringent designation from the EPA for engines to dramatically reduce emissions.

Read More →
NewsSeptember 1, 2020

National Express Adds ADL/BYD Electric Double Deckers

Built to National Express’s Platinum standard, the 35-foot BYD ADL Enviro400EV offers extra legroom for up to 65 seated passengers as well as USB chargers and free Wi-Fi.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsAugust 27, 2020

'N.Y. Green Transit/Green Jobs' Legislation Gaining Steam

One bill requires all new transit bus purchases starting in 2029 to be zero-emission buses, while the second would create contracting incentives for agencies to procure these buses from manufacturers that utilize labor from high-need communities within New York State.

Read More →
NewsAugust 26, 2020

Allison Transmission, IndyGo Partner on Next Generation Electric Hybrid Buses

The agency selected the company’s H 40 EP electric hybrid propulsion solution to power 27 new GILLIG buses and will be a lead fleet partner for Allison’s revolutionary new electric hybrid product, eGen Flex.

Read More →
NewsAugust 25, 2020

Proterra Unveils Customizable Battery Pack for Range of Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles

The new, narrower H Series battery packs were designed to package into standard truck frame rails and increase packaging flexibility for Proterra-Powered customers.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsAugust 19, 2020

Proterra to Power Electric Buses in Australia

Under the partnership, Bustech will incorporate Proterra’s battery technology into the ZDi’s integrated chassis systems.

Read More →
NewsAugust 14, 2020

KC Airport Adds More BYD Battery-Electric Buses

The 30-foot K7M buses will serve as parking lot shuttles, bringing passengers to the airport terminals.

Read More →
Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 12, 2020

Sustainability Key Motivator for Early Fleet Adopters of Clean Vehicle Technologies

While diesel and gasoline engines will still be the main power source for commercial vehicles for the next decade, fleets are now testing and buying sustainable vehicle technologies in record numbers. That’s according to a new study of fleet use of sustainable vehicle platforms for medium- and heavy-duty fleets, such as natural gas, propane, electric, and renewable fuels.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsAugust 12, 2020

AECOM-sponsored Think Tank Lands $26M Grant to Accelerate Electrification

ASPIRE — Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification — will focus on developing new infrastructure that facilitates widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

Read More →