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NewsMay 26, 2022

California's GCTD to Pilot Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Buses

In 2018, GCTD adopted its zero-emissions policy, which directs staff to prioritize zero (and near-zero) emissions when replacing vehicles.

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NewsMay 25, 2022

Canada’s BC Transit Taps Proterra for Battery-Electric Buses, Charging Tech

The contract includes the option for BC Transit to acquire additional electric transit buses and EV chargers from Proterra as the agency seeks to replace 500 buses with electric vehicles over the next decade.

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ArticlesMay 23, 2022

Stantec's Rodriguez Talks Social Equity, Electric Buses

Greg Rodriguez gave his thoughts on implementing practices to improve social equity and what issues agencies face when adding electric buses.

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NewsMay 17, 2022

Greater Portland METRO, BSOOB Transit Launch Battery-Electric Buses

The first electric buses to provide fixed-route public transit in Maine in over 20 years will begin service this week. 

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NewsMay 17, 2022

MTI Study Examines How Social Distancing Impacts Fixed-Route Accessbility

The latest Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) research evaluates the accessibility of FRT buses with social distancing.

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NewsMay 17, 2022

WAVE Secures Follow-On Order from Twin Transit

The two WAVE 250kW systems will be installed at the Mellen Street e-Transit Station and will power new Gillig battery-electric buses scheduled to arrive in 2023.

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NewsMay 17, 2022

Creative Bus Sales to Sell Pegasus Buses on Zeus Electric Chassis

The ground-up design of the Zeus Z-19 cab-chassis is purpose-built and optimized for bus body installation and system integration.

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NewsMay 10, 2022

MDOT MTA Orders 7 Zero-Emission Buses from New Flyer

Included in the contract are three 60-foot zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit buses and four 40-foot battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses.

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NewsMay 6, 2022

Proterra Selects Eaton's 4-Speed EV Transmission for its ZX5 Electric Buses

Eaton’s four-speed transmission has helical gears with a shifting strategy designed to extend range and battery life.

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NewsMay 4, 2022

Bridgestone Launches First Tire for EV Buses

The Bridgestone R192E tire offers rolling resistance and high load capacity.

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