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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2009

ISE, ZF partner for hybrid drive line

Plan to collaborate on the development and supply of a complete line of parallel-electric hybrid-drive systems and components for the North American vehicle markets.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2009

ISE, Maxwell form strategic alliance

The agreement builds on a relationship that began in 2002, when Maxwell began supplying BOOSTCAP ultracapacitors to ISE for braking energy recapture and torque assist in ISE's hybrid-drive systems for heavy-duty vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2009

DesignLine equips Baltimore with hybrid buses

The DesignLine EcoSaver IV bus features a proprietary hybrid-propulsion system that can operate in “zero-emission” mode on battery power up to 40 percent of the time and reduce greenhouse gas emissions up to 70 percent.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2009

San Diego launches SuperLoop to University City

Project cost is estimated at $16.2 million, which includes the purchase of 12 hybrid buses. Annual operating cost is expected to be $3.3 million, and all funding will come from a local half-cent sales tax approved by voters.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2009

Lake Erie Transit debuts new bus wrap

Adorned with familiar ecological symbols of the late 1960's and early 1970's including, peace signs, smiley faces, recycle emblems, stylized hearts and brightly-colored daisies.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2009

New Flyer receives $267M in bus orders

Orders are from both current and new customers and are for a variety of vehicle configurations and propulsion systems, including 35-, 40- and 60-foot buses with clean diesel, diesel-electric hybrid and CNG propulsion systems.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2009

Long Beach Transit unveils new hybrid fleet

San Diego-based ISE Corp., provided the hybrid-electric drive systems, while New Flyer Industries manufactured the new buses.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2009

Maxwell Technologies awarded $13.5M China order

Will supply ultracapacitor modules to support braking energy recuperation and torque assist functions in 1,000 diesel-electric hybrid transit buses.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2009

Nashville MTA articulated hybrid buses enter service

Three of the six new buses entered service on route 26 Gallatin Road, which will become Nashville’s first BRT when other hybrid buses arrive and infrastructure improvements are made along the corridor, such as traffic signal light extenders and new bus shelters.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s, expands Webinar offerings

Since launching its Webinar series last year, MCI has trained about 500 industry personnel. All Webinars are held on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. CST. Registration is required.

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