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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2019

FRA awards $272M in State of Good Repair grants

The SOGR Program is intended to improve intercity passenger rail performance.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2019

FRA makes $244M available for rail funding

The FY19 NOFO will fund projects that increase rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability.

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ArticlesAugust 8, 2019

Q&A with Proterra CEO Ryan Popple

Talks growth of the battery-electric bus industry, the electrification of small fleets, and if suppliers will be prepared for sales boost.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Amtrak matches Oregon DOT grant to improve infrastructure

ODOT’s grant application, if successful, will restore an out-of-service siding between Portland and Salem.

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NewsAugust 7, 2019

BART replacing old third rail for a smoother and more reliable ride

The new rail is half the weight of the old and conducts electricity better.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2019

WAVE to expand AVTA's inductive-charging capabilities

In-route charging means buses can have smaller batteries, reduced vehicle weight, a higher passenger capacity, and extended range.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2019

New York's CDTA to add 40-foot New Flyer battery-electric buses

The company's Infrastructure Solutions™ was also selected to provide and commission four Siemens direct-current depot chargers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

Mass. Governor files $18B transportation bond bill

The authorization would be used to fund existing programs, as well as several new initiatives designed to lessen impacts from roadway congestion.

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ArticlesJuly 29, 2019

Retrofitting Garages for Zero-Emissions Buses

Existing maintenance garages can be retrofit to handle electrics, but the infrastructure upgrades required can be significant.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Calif.'s move to zero-emission vehicles will boost state's revenues

If the target of five million EVs by 2030 is met, the state will collect $2B more in revenue than if it moves at slower rate, new report says.

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