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A hybrid-electric bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2024

Virginia's DRPT Releases New Tools to Support Transition to ZEBs

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is offering new tools to help agencies transition to low and zero-emission buses, including a new comprehensive guidebook.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 24, 2024

Modine Selected as Supplier for GILLIG Bus Platform

Modine EVantage Thermal Management Systems selected to optimize battery and power electronics thermal performance, increasing system efficiency of hybrid-electric buses.

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Cincinnati Metro Hybrid Bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2024

Cincinnati Metro Receives $8M in Grant Funding

$8 Million grant for Hybrid-Electric Buses awarded to Cincinnati Metro, allowing purchase of ten new buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2024

New York's Regional Transit Adds First 2 New Flyer Hydrogen Buses

RTS is working toward the goal of having a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040, as set forth by an executive order signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2022.

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A Proterra electric bus.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 17, 2024

FTA Issues Safety Advisory on Proterra Buses

FTA issues Safety Advisory 24-1 advising transit agencies that use certain Proterra-built Phoenix Motorcars buses to make an important software update to correct an overheating issue that can increase the risk of vehicle fire.

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LA Metro buses traveling in dedicated bus lanes.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 15, 2024

L.A. Metro Moves Closer to Zero Emission Buses

LA Metro will be distributing $320.6 million in Zero Emission Transit Capital Program funds for Los Angeles County Municipal Operators Association members.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2024

Denver's RTD sees customer, community survey improvements

In August, customers were asked to complete the intercept survey and provide their feedback while riding RTD’s buses and trains, and the results were shared during the RTD board’s Performance Committee meeting.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2024

MBTA Launches NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program

In partnership with Swiftly, off-the-shelf tablet technology will be piloted in the operator cabs of up to 100 buses by the end of the year, providing turn-by-turn directions similar to navigation apps like Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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Toronto Transit Commission members unveiling new electric buses.
Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2024

Toronto Adds New Battery-Electric Buses

In 2023, the federal government and the City of Toronto announced a joint investment of $700 million towards the electrification of the TTC’s bus fleet.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2024

Clean Energy Building First Private Natural Gas Fueling Station for Houston's METRO

The new state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind and will exclusively serve up to 120 of METRO’s newest -powered transit buses operating busy routes throughout Houston and beyond.

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