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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2021

CARB Passes Smog Check Regulation for Trucks, Buses

California’s Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance program will require vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds operating in California to perform periodic testing.

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NewsJuly 21, 2021

Propane Rebates Available for Bus, Truck Fleets in Several States

Fleets in Michigan, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii can now qualify for the rebates until Dec. 31.

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NewsJune 15, 2021

AC Transit Orders 20 Additional New Flyer Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Buses

The purchase was made through California’s State Cooperative Procurement, which New Flyer was selected for as a top-scoring approved supplier in 2019.

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NewsMay 21, 2021

BYD Buses, Trucks Eligible for $165M in California HVIP Funds

Vehicles in the voucher program include BYD’s entire battery-electric transit bus line and most coaches, as well as Class 8 and Class 6 electric trucks.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2021

Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel Cut GHG Emissions in California

New numbers from the California Air Resources Board demonstrate the importance of renewable fuels in cutting greenhouse gases from heavy-duty vehicles in California.

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NewsNovember 12, 2020

OCTA Set to Add 10 Battery-Electric Buses for Pilot Program

The contract with New Flyer of America Inc. is for $10.4 million, with substantial grant funding helping pay for the purchase of the 10 buses.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

Lightning Systems Now Offered on CALACT Purchasing Contract

City and county governments and transportation agencies, as well as nonprofits, can order all-electric Class 3 to 5 passenger buses under the program.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2020

San Diego's MTS Approves Electric Bus Transition Plan

State regulations require public transit agencies to gradually transition to all-zero emission bus fleets by 2040.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2020

Metrolink Tier 4 Locomotive Project Receives Environmental Certification

“Tier 4” is the most stringent designation from the EPA for engines to dramatically reduce emissions.

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NewsJuly 14, 2020

SunLine Outlines Plan to Go Full Zero Emissions by 2035

CARB requires all public transit agencies to submit a board approved Rollout Plan describing how they will gradually transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet.

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