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NewsApril 25, 2022

Blacksburg Transit Orders 5 New Flyer Battery-Electric Buses

The order follows a prior BT purchase of five Xcelsior Charge buses in thirty-five-foot and sixty-foot lengths, delivered in 2020.

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NewsApril 22, 2022

OCTA Unveils First Two Battery-Electric Buses

The two plug-in electric buses have begun operating on routes throughout various parts of the county, part of a pilot program of 10 plug-in electric buses that will be tested.

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NewsApril 22, 2022

MRTA Orders 7 More Zero-Emission Buses from New Flyer

This contract follows an order of four Xcelsior Charge buses delivered to MRTA in 2021.

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NewsApril 20, 2022

Speed, Worn Tires Among Causes of Fatal California Bus Crash, NTSB Determines

​​The 30-passenger bus, operated by Executive Lines Inc., was traveling southbound in the rain on Interstate 15 near Pala Mesa, Calif., on Feb. 22, 2020, when the driver lost control of the vehicle.

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NewsApril 19, 2022

Proterra Names New President for Transit Business

Julian Soell will oversee Proterra’s growing business as the leading manufacturer of electric transit buses in North America. In his role, he will report directly to CEO Gareth Joyce.

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NewsApril 19, 2022

Flint MTA is Digitalizing Its Operation Using Optibus

Now, MTA can create smarter schedules and rosters that meet business metrics and help retain and attract operators.

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NewsApril 19, 2022

Lanta's 7 New CNG Buses Brings Fleet Total to Largest in Agency's History

The addition of these buses and the retirement of the five older vehicles also keeps Lanta on schedule to maintain its bus fleet in a state of good repair.

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Articlesby StaffApril 19, 2022

A Paradigm Shift for Paratransit and Shuttle Bus Electrification

A recently announced collaboration between two companies may address the engineering challenges that are endemic with converting gas and diesel platforms to electric.

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NewsApril 18, 2022

Toronto’s TTC Awards Contracts for 565 Buses to NFI

The two four-year contracts include options for up to additional 263 forty-foot hybrid-electric buses.

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ArticlesApril 18, 2022

North Carolina’s GoDurham Relies on Innovation to Address Operator, Ridership Issues

The agency has also delved into electric buses, focused on growing its operator pool, and implemented a fare free system for the fiscal year to help the riding public.

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