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ProductsJanuary 13, 2015

Battery-electric bus

Proterra showcased the second-generation of its battery-electric bus on the show floor.

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ProductsJanuary 13, 2015

Vapor electric actuator

The Vapor Electric Actuator for transit buses integrates electrical and mechanical elements to precisely open and close passenger doors while minimizing power consumption, according to the supplier.

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ProductsJanuary 13, 2015

TS6-V8

L-3 Communications introduced the next level of bus operator training in the form of their TS6-V8 Municipal Bus Simulator.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2015

Utah lawmaker wants guns on public transit

Under Utah law, if someone is carrying a gun or another weapon illegally on public streets, it's a misdemeanor in most cases. But on a bus or train, it's a felony. The lawmaker is considering expanding the right to carry a weapon on a bus or train without permission, saying it should be no different than carrying a gun or knife on the street

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2015

New app provides trip info for 11 Seattle agencies

Puget Sound Trip Planner app—available for Apple and Android mobile devices—allows riders to plan a trip that covers many transportation choices, including buses, rail, ferries, streetcars and water taxis

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2015

Calgary Transit now 100% accessible

The fully accessible fleet means not only passengers in wheelchairs, but elderly transit riders, injured men and women on crutches, and people pushing strollers will easily be able to board a bus without relying on assistance from the driver or struggling up stairs.

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ProductsJanuary 10, 2015

Battery-electric Xcelsior bus

New Flyer launched its new batter-electric Xcelsior bus, which is also available with clean diesel, CNG, hybrid and trolley propulsion systems.

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ProductsJanuary 9, 2015

Clean-diesel commuter coach

MCI showcased its latest clean-diesel Commuter Coach built for Houston METRO as part of its 95-bus order.

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ProductsJanuary 9, 2015

All-electric transit bus

CCW’s all-electric transit bus powered by Zero Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) uses advanced lithium-ion batteries and a liquid-cooled drive system to provide fuel and maintenance cost savings.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2015

Detroit DOT unveils 7 new buses

Two federal grants totaling $38 million are paying for the buses, 31 of which will have arrived by the end of February, with an additional 49 expected to arrive beginning in April, according to the city. The first seven new buses, which will have security cameras installed, are expected to be in service in the next two weeks.

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