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The new lightweight BE-550 bulkhead evaporator for small to mid-size shuttle and school bus applications helps ensure passenger comfort in vehicles where headroom clearance is an issue.
Read More →Crosspoint Kinetics’ S3000 hybrid system leverages evolved designs and technologies with improvements in durability and control software and is ideal for small paratransit and shuttle buses.
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University of Texas-Austin's Michael Lewis on the future of electric buses following a session at BusCon 2013.
Read More →Rallying to demand safer buses after eight drivers were attacked by riders and hospitalized in the past nine months. The drivers hope the rally inspires Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr to take steps to improve safety.
Read More →The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing roughly $16.3 million toward the $20 million West Shore Express BRT line, including $8.5 million for the purchase of 15 new buses manufactured by New Flyer Industries.
Read More →During the next contract term Veolia will introduce the TransLoc GPS system for the buses, which includes next bus software at each stop and cell phone applications that will provide the public access to next bus arrival times.
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Representatives from Phoenix Motorcars, BYD, Proterra and Complete Coach Works featured their buses on the show floor and explained their products as well as their outlook for the future of electric buses in the transportation industry.
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BusCon 2013 featured more than 65 vehicles on the show floor, including four electric vehicles.
Read More →Q’POD, the first fully integrated wheelchair securement station specifically designed and tested for transit wheelchair passenger transportation, will be installed in the 550 new Xcelsior 40-foot heavy-duty CNG buses recently ordered.
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The morning was packed with educational sessions covering topics such as Alternative Fuels, Electric Buses, Updates on ADA and DOT regulations, and safety. More buses than ever in all shapes and types are on display including several electric bus models.
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