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GE announces $13 million research partnership

Group to develop battery-dominant, zero emissions hybrid fuel cell bus.

Vapor supplies Optima Bus

CLASS sensing system to be part of $15.5 million CTA bus contract.

Edwards and Kelcey wins CTA contract

Project part of $230 million upgrade project.

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DaimlerChrysler receives orders for 411 Orion VIIs

Toronto's 360-bus order makes it the second largest hybrid fleet in North America.

Work begins on rail braking-distance standard

IEEE will produce guide for calculating braking distances for rail transit vehicles.

FTA grants $12M to California fuel cell bus projects

Projects will advance fuel cell activities in Oakland, San Francisco, the Coachella Valley and Southern California.

Reauthorization is hot topic at APTA annual meeting

Highlights included a speech by newly elected FTA Administrator James S. Simpson.

Nashville MTA to provide free rides to state workers

Per agreement, state will pay MTA $1.15 for each ride logged onto smart cards.

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