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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Anti-crash technology pilot launches in Mich.

Conducted by University of Michigan, the road test, or model deployment, is a first-of-its-kind test of connected vehicle technology in the real world.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Lightning Hybrids to host BusCon Ride Along

Will showcase company's hydraulic hybrid shuttle bus featuring 40% improvement in fuel economy made possible by regenerative braking energy technology.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2012

Digital Signage Trends Take Hold for Transit

As technology evolves even more quickly, companies look into the future for ways to develop better products, such as infotainment systems and information kiosks to better serve their customers.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2012

Artificial Intelligence Targets Bad Behavior

San Francisco’s Muni is one of several transit operations using DHS grant monies to bolster its program with the use of video surveillance technology software that analyzes abnormal behavior, and thereby alerting systems to potential security and safety issues.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserAugust 17, 2012

Mich. operator adds 'hearing loop' tech

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Owosso, Mich., motorcoach operator Indian Trails Inc. partnered to install “hearing loop” technology on a fleet of 17 motorcoaches, operating 34 scheduled routes that serve passengers throughout Michigan.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2012

Caltrain receives $3.2M for modernization, safety upgrades

Installation of an advanced signal system is a component of the $1.5 billion Caltrain Modernization Program and includes Positive Train Control technology.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2012

Fla.'s HART breaks ground on bus rapid transit

The 17.5-mile line, which runs through downtown Tampa to Telecom Park/Hidden River Corporate Park, will feature Transit Signal Priority (TSP) technology and improve travel-time savings by 10 to 15%.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2012

Chicago Transit adds LED to 5000-series railcars

When the CTA originally contracted for the cars, color electronic displays were not readily available. When the technology became more advanced, the CTA approved two change orders to its contract with Bombardier Transportation in January and February 2012, upgrading to the full-color LED signs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

MCI delivers new J4500 to Phoenix

Equipped with a Cummins engine featuring clean-diesel technology and an Allison transmission for near-zero emissions. The J4500 also has electronic stability control, fire suppression equipment and a tire monitoring system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Cummins purchases German SCR technology

As part of the acquisition, 133 former Hilite employees have joined Cummins and the business will continue to operate from the plant at Marktheidenfeld for the foreseeable future.

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