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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

Daimler Buses delivers 2 Setras to Va.

The two new Setra S 417 coaches delivered to Scenic America each feature the TopSky, a unique unobstructed view of the sky that creates an open feeling to the coach.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2009

UC Davis bus service offers real-time information

Each of the 50 buses in the Unitrans fleet has been outfitted with a global positioning system tracking unit that transmits its location every 10 seconds. In addition, NextBus algorithms use a bus's location, the schedule and historical data to predict its arrival time at each stop.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2009

Clean Energy to acquire BAF Technologies

Purchase price is approximately $8.3 million. BAF services include natural gas vehicle conversions, alternative fuel systems and research and development. Its vehicle conversions include taxis, limousines, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2009

N.Y. takes delivery of 95 NABI hybrid buses

The 40-foot, low-floor buses are scheduled to replace nearly one-third of Westchester County’s entire bus fleet by the end of the year. County also placed a follow-on order for an additional 11 hybrid powered LFW buses to be delivered in the spring of 2010.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2009

CTA takes delivery of 58 stimulus-funded buses

The 60-foot hybrid articulated buses are at least 30 percent more fuel efficient than the non-hybrid buses they replaced and are 60 percent lower in emissions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2009

Des Moines orders 20 Orion VIIs

DART, with a fleet of more than 150 buses, operates the largest mass transit service in the state of Iowa, serving the entire metro Capital region including its 19 cities and towns.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2009

MCI delivers J4500 to Pa.

The delivery will mark the eighth J4500 for Hagey Coach and Tours, bringing its fleet to a total of 20 MCI motorcoaches, 150 school buses and 20 vans.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2009

GCRTA adds articulated buses to its fleet

The new 62-foot buses, numbered 3001 to 3017, were placed into service in August, have a capacity of 100 riders and use ultra-low sulfur diesel.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2009

Badger, Jefferson Lines begin service to 5 colleges

Buses used on the new route will offer Wi-Fi as well as feature DVD movies during the trip. Passengers who purchase their ticket online receive a 15 percent to 20 percent discount off the walk up fare and will be guaranteed their seat.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

DATTCO purchases 11 new Van Hools

All of the new buses are seat belt-equipped and include automatic fire suppression and tire pressure monitoring. Buses also feature complimentary Wi-Fi and power outlets for mobile computing or battery chargers.

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