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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Report helps determine how much transit reduces pollution emissions

Researchers used tap-on tap-off rider data to quantify the emissions saved by buses and commuter rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Rail tunnel heat could be captured to warm homes, research says

Heat from the tunnel would cover up to 80% of the heating needs of local apartments in Lausanne, Switzerland throughout winter.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2019

CTE to lead national advanced tech transit vehicle advisory panel

Group will streamline multiple advanced bus research and education resources into a cohesive FTA-led program.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Reports outline barriers, enabling factors to electric bus adoption

Investment in electric buses and other low-carbon tech needs to double over the next two decades to keep global warming below safe thresholds, according to research.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

New Flyer partners to test autonomous bus tech

The technology will be tested at Robotic Research facilities in late 2019, with closed course operation anticipated for 2020.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

FTA offers $15M funding opportunity for innovative mobility projects

Projects will focus on mobility on demand, strategic transit automation research, and payment integration.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2019

Proterra's 35-foot Catalyst passes Altoona Testing with record battery capacity

Distortion tests at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center with 440 kWh of onboard energy storage

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2019

Autonomous vehicles could be an environmental boon or disaster

Could either massively increase or drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions depending, in large part, on public policy, researchers say.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

MTI research assesses mobility and equity for low-income seniors

With the Baby Boomer generation well into retirement, cities have demonstrated an emerging interest in developing age-friendly cities.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2019

Algorithms may lead to more efficient public transit

Researchers will spend the next two years poring over the data and leading studies to help the MBTA better understand its ridership.

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