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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2013

California extends clean vehicle, fuel incentives through 2023

By extending the programs through 2023, the bill would provide more than $2 billion in clean air and transportation funding in California.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2013

Seattle hospital's move to propane fleet maximizes savings, sustainability

Sees an estimated savings of $5,000 to $6,000 a year in maintenance costs alone on the 15 bi-fuel shuttles, and has reduced its fuel spent by 50% compared with gasoline.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2013

TriMet puts first of 70 new Gillig buses into service

Put the first six into service. All the vehicles will be in service by the fall. The 3100s are more fuel- and emissions-efficient and include operator and rider improvements.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

IPA's tool compares diameter on dual-mated tires

The Tire Comparator (Type II) provides an easy method of ensuring mated tires are within tolerance.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

Tests: Voith technology saves fuel use

Savings were achieved across multiple transit authorities and routes varying in elevation and length.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2012

Wash. transit to raise fares

Effective January 1, Everett Transit will increase its fares by 25 cents for most riders. City raised fares to offset rising fuel prices and expects to generate $400,000 to $480,000 in extra revenue next year.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

Cost of fueling Texas State U. trams increasing

Spent nearly $538,354 during the 2011 fiscal year for 177,398 gallons of fuel. For the 2012 fiscal year so far, school trams used 94,709 gallons of fuel by the end of the fall semester at a cost of about $314,290.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2012

Fuel hedging saves Nashville transit $6.5M

Program has generated almost $2.4 million in savings for five agencies with contract prices of $2.30 per gallon for diesel fuel and $2.11 for gas. The first two years of the hedging program generated $632,811 in savings the first year and more than $3.4 million in the second year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2012

All-electric HVACs paying off for Gardena Bus Lines

In recognition of the agency's committment to operational and energy efficiency and sustainability, it will receive the “Energy Efficiency Leader Award” this week from Thermo King.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2011

APTA: Public transit users save $9,964 annually

The latest Transit Savings Report shows that individuals who switch from driving to riding public transportation can save, on average, up to $830 this month.

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