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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Proterra introduces DuoPower drivetrain for Catalyst electric buses

With the DuoPower drivetrain, the Catalyst bus will now have nearly twice the horsepower and acceleration, and will be five times more efficient than a standard diesel bus.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Vapor unveils sliding plug bus door system at APTA EXPO

Designed to meet the rigorous daily demands of city bus applications, the Vapor Outside Sliding Plug Door includes a patented, electric actuator that minimizes space claim in the header area while maximizing clear door opening to facilitate passenger ingress and egress.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Cummins, GILLIG announce electrified power partnership

The technical collaboration work focuses on integrating and optimizing new battery-electric technology from Cummins that will soon power GILLIG zero-emissions transit buses.

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ArticlesOctober 9, 2017

Women in Transportation: Nuria Fernandez

Growing up in Panama City, Panama, Nuria Fernandez’s earliest experience with transit was riding what she calls the “rather unorthodox bus system” of her hometown.

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Newsby Alex RomanOctober 9, 2017

MARTA Focused on Providing a High-End Customer Experience

In 2016, voters passed a $2.5 billion ballot measure to increase both MARTA bus and rail service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Key considerations for electric bus fleet infrastructure

Air pollution in major cities from Los Angeles to New York, caused in part by fossil fuel-burning vehicles, is a growing issue of concern that many transit agencies and municipalities simply cannot ignore.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Momentum Dynamics expands wireless charger line

The company produces systems that range from 50 kilowatts to 300 kilowatts that can be adapted to any bus model.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Altro introducing the latest in flooring

Being the inventors of safety floors, the company’s floors have been satisfying the diverse needs of the transportation industry for decades in both bus and rail applications.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

When shopping for a bus, distributorship size matters

To offer its customers premium service at great value, Creative Bus Sales has had to build an industry leadership position that gives it considerable significance with the manufacturers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

BAE to deliver milestone propulsion system for heavy-duty transit

As a world-leading supplier of hybrid and electric solutions for the heavy-duty transit bus market, BAE Systems spans the globe.

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