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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 18, 2023

California’s SMRT Partners with Heliox Energy to Think Outside the Box

Through the partnership, the agency was able to launch its first two electric buses without a major infrastructure buildout, amplifying the city's commitment to sustainability and earning the team a 2023 Innovative Solutions Award.

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Videosby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 14, 2023

Video Highlights Charging Infrastructure Challenges for Motorcoaches

During the recent "Charge On America" tour organized by ABC Companies, a Van Hool TDX25E covered over 2,900 miles while traveling from California to Florida using publicly available charging networks.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 6, 2023

Accelera Joint Venture to Advance Battery-Cell Production in U.S.

The lithium-iron-phosphate battery technology, produced by Cummins, Daimler Trucks, and Paccar, will be able to offer several advantages compared to other battery chemistries, including lower cost, longer life, and enhanced safety, according to the companies.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 30, 2023

FTA Delivers Grant to Convert WMATA’s Cinder Bed Bus Garage

The grant was delivered at a celebration at the Cinder Bed Road Bus Garage which will be converted to exclusively serve battery-electric buses with funds from the grant. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 25, 2023

MCTS Takes Battery-Electric Buses Out of Service Temporarily

Nova Bus, the manufacturer of the electric buses, notified MCTS of a potential issue that may have occurred during the manufacturing process.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 25, 2023

Link Transit Adds Two New Electric Buses

The zero-emission BYD | RIDE buses will be used for Link’s five routes covering Burlington, Gibsonville, Elon, and Alamance Community College.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 8, 2023

Proterra Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

The move is an effort to strengthen its financial position through a recapitalization, or going-concern sale, according to the company.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 7, 2023

Honolulu’s TheBus Looks to Bring Zero Emissions to The Island, Launches New Light Rail System

Although the COVID pandemic had a real impact on one of the nation’s most heavily used public transportation services per capita, TheBus continues to charge ahead on plans to go zero emissions through a partnership with GILLIG.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 4, 2023

North Carolina's CATS Celebrates $30M BEB Grant

The grant funds are provided through the FTA’s competitive 2023 Low or No Emission and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program, which is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 27, 2023

British Columbia Receives Support for Electrification of Public Transit

Through this investment, BC Transit will purchase up to 115 Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) and install 134 charging points.

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