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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2024

RIPTA Celebrates First Electric Bus In-Line Charging Station

The cutting-edge charging station, located along the R-Line — RIPTA’s most frequently-used route connecting Providence, Cranston, and Pawtucket — can charge up to four electric buses simultaneously while they are in service.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2024

WMATA Intalling Vinyl Seating on All Buses

Nearly 40 buses have had their cloth seats replaced with modern, easier-to-clean and maintain vinyl, similar to the material used on Metrorail trains.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2024

Safe Fleet to Provide Video Services for New York MTA's Buses

The total estimated value of the awarded contract is $25.7 million with options of up to three two-year contracts estimated at $49.7 million.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 12, 2024

King County to Test Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Buses

The plan to add hydrogen fuel-cell buses reflects Metro’s goal to be a sustainability leader and has the potential to benefit riders, reduce local air pollution, and help tackle global climate change.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 4, 2024

FMCSA Awards $480M in Motor Carrier Safety Funding

Funding through the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program supports safety inspections of large buses, investigations of motor carriers in response to safety concerns, and audits of bus companies to reinforce responsible operation and ensure the safe movement of goods and passengers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 30, 2024

South Dakota Agencies Unveil States First Propane Buses

Buses for both agencies are equipped with advanced propane engine systems designed and built by ROUSH CleanTech.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 29, 2024

Modine, RYDE Racine Team to Increase ZEB Efficiency

As part of an initiative to modernize and reduce public transit fleet emissions, the City of Racine operates nine all-electric buses with the Modine EVantage Thermal Management System, with up to four additional EVs on order.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 24, 2024

BC Transit Adding 29 Alexander Dennis Double-Deck Buses

The new Enviro500 will be built as part of the partnership between Alexander Dennis and Big Rig Manufacturing.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 15, 2024

New York Unveils 60 New Battery-Electric Buses

The MTA and the New York Power Authority are building critical infrastructure to power a zero-emissions bus fleet, including installing 17 new bus charge points at Grand Avenue Bus Depot in Queens.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2024

Boston's MBTA Orders 80 New Flyer Electric Buses

The purchase will be supported by funds awarded through the FTA's Low-No grant program. This contract was added to New Flyer’s backlog in Q4 2023.

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