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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2019

Alexander Dennis adds hybrid option for Enviro400ER

The vehicle can run for up to three miles in electric mode, with the exact distance depending on factors such as travel time and route profile.

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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 5, 2019

MBTA celebrates launch of first battery-electric buses

The BEBs are powered by both rear-axle and center-axle electric motors to enhance safe operation during the winter months.

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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 30, 2019

GreenPower delivers 8 electric minibuses to Creative Bus Sales

The EV Star is the only bus in its class that comes with a standard J1772 level 2 and CCS DC fast-charge combo system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

Brampton Transit orders electric buses from New Flyer, Nova Bus

Completes first phase of plan to deploy electric buses in several Canadian cities, including Brampton, Vancouver, and York Region.

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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 26, 2019

FTA issues $85 million in Low-No grants to 38 bus projects

Eligible projects include, hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure such as charging stations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

LA Metro receives first zero-emission electric bus for Orange Line

The 60-foot articulated bus,  manufactured by New Flyer, is the first of 40 electric buses from the company slated to arrive in the next year.

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