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NewsMarch 15, 2021

New Flyer Unveils Battery-Electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG

To provide workforce development on Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ technologies, New Flyer will host a no cost virtual training session on May 26, through the Vehicle Innovation Center

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NewsMarch 3, 2021

UK’s Stagecoach Taps Optibus for AI Planning Tool

The software is used in more than 450 cities around the world and uses a combination of state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms, and cloud computing to deliver smarter timetables and networks and keep up with the continually evolving demand for travel.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2021

King County Metro Adding 20 More 60-Foot Electric New Flyers

The agency's long-term commitment, first announced January 2020, is to achieve a 100% zero-emissions fleet powered by renewable energy no later than 2040.

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Photo GalleriesJanuary 29, 2021

A Look at New Flyer's Automated Bus

New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research LLC (Robotic Research) in Maryland.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

New Flyer, Robotic Research Unveil Heavy-Duty Automated Bus

The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.

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Transit Dispatchesby Michael HughesJanuary 27, 2021

Realities of Running an EV Fleet and Mixed-Fueling Environment

Though it won’t happen overnight, successfully completing an electric vehicle (EV) fleet pilot will send you well on your way toward the reality of living with an EV fleet and mixed-fueling environment.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2021

TransLink Adds 15 NOVA Battery-Electric Buses

The order will more than quadruple the agency’s current battery-electric bus fleet, increasing its fleet total from four to 19.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2021

CTE Report Highlights ZEB Guidance from Transit Leaders

Under FTA’s TVIDC program, CTE formed the panel to address transit bus testing and research topics related to zero-emission bus development and adoption.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2021

Proterra Going Public Following Transaction with ArcLight Clean Transition Corp.

The transaction represents an enterprise value of $1.6 billion for Proterra.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2019

DTNA CEO says future of commercial transport is battery-electric

Speaking to a crowd assembled in Long Beach, Nielsen said, “The road to emissions-free transportation is going to be driven with battery-electric vehicles. I believe the future is electric.”

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