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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2020

Calif.'s Long Beach Transit adding 14 more BYD battery-electric buses

The agency purchased its first BYD buses in 2015.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2020

Study looks at cold weather effects on electric bus range

Loss in range during a temperature change from 50-60°F to 22-32°F was greater for battery electric buses than for fuel cell electric buses.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2020

Calif. operation deploys 30 GreenPower EV star buses

The vehicles were equipped with both executive seating and ADA configurations, providing versatility for Green Commuter’s operations. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2020

Hyundai, Uber announce ridesharing partnership, unveil air taxi model

Hyundai will produce/deploy air vehicles, and Uber provides airspace support, links to ground transportation, and customer interfaces.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2020

BYD, industry urge Calif. to accelerate zero-emission vehicle transition

Executives from Calif. companies building electric trucks, buses, and powertrains, as well as global manufacturers signed letter to Gov.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2020

Toyota to build prototype city of the future, test connected AI tech

To move residents through the city, only fully-autonomous, zero-emission vehicles will be allowed on the main thoroughfares.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2020

BYD's first overseas SkyRail moves forward into construction

Located on the northeastern coast of Brazil, with a population of about 3.8 million, Salvador is the country’s fourth-largest city.

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 6, 2020

Successful ways to attract, retain women in the transportation industry

Promote the desired perceptions of the organization, connect early with students, provide flexible workplaces, and a welcoming culture.

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 2, 2020

A Closer Look at GILLIG, Cummins Battery Electric Bus Partnership

Two of the longest-running brands collaborate to bring to market a new 40-foot bus with a 444 kWh battery capacity and an estimated 150-mile range.

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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2019

TARTA adding 2 electric buses using Diesel Mitigation funds

The addition of electric vehicles is in line with the agency’s continued efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.

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