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Articlesby James BlueMarch 26, 2018

Publisher's Perspective: More agencies commit to zero-emission buses

A growing number of agencies are purchasing zero-emission buses, primarily involving batteries as the energy storage of choice. As with any procurement choice, the reasons for the growing trend vary by city, but the primary rationale has been a political commitment to the cleanest propulsion possible.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

Grande West lands $1.6M order for Vicinity buses

The company’s current total firm orders for Q4 2017 through 2018 delivery of Vicinity buses are for over 300 buses valued at over $93 million.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2018

COTA awards contract to New Flyer for up to 154 CNG buses

The contract includes 28 firm orders with options to purchase an additional 126 CNG 40-foot, heavy-duty transit buses, which will replace end-of-life vehicles with more efficient CNG buses over the next five years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2018

DART to add 82 New Flyer CNG buses

The contract, which supports new services beginning in spring 2019, includes 41 firm orders with options to purchase an additional 41 CNG 40-foot, heavy-duty vehicles.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanMarch 20, 2018

As Tech Matures, Transit Agency Usage of Electric Buses Evolves

With many early pioneers now moving to larger implementation, advances are making it more possible for the vehicles to be used in a variety of service applications, although how to install the infrastructure necessary for large-scale operations is a task that needs to mastered.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

New Flyer to deliver 8 CNG buses for BC Transit

BC Transit connects over 52.3 million customers in partnership with 59 local governments across 130 communities in the British Columbia province every year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Syncromatics, Enplug to showcase digital signage partnership at DSE 2018

Transit authorities around the country are installing digital displays on buses and in bus shelters to provide real-time information to passengers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2018

New Flyer advances 3rd-year installment of 100 SEPTA hybrid-electric buses

The hybrid diesel-electric Xcelsior buses support SEPTA’s “SEPT-AINABLE 2020” program, focused on achieving sustainability through a “triple bottom line” approach that includes the natural environment, healthy communities and workforce, and economic vitality.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2018

GreenPower delivers first 2 all-electric buses to Calif. city

The buses will replace all of the existing CNG-powered transit buses. The EV350 was designed and built by California-based GreenPower, a leading manufacturer of all-electric buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2018

La.'s CATS to add 3 BYD battery-electric buses

With a range of approximately 150 miles on a single charge and a capacity of up to 32 passengers, depending on configuration, the K9S is ideally suited for the needs of Baton Rouge.

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