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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2016

Former SFMTA, VTA chief to lead Caltrain electrification program

Electrification of the system is part of Caltrain's Modernization Program — the most transformative project in the rail system’s 150-year history.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

First U.S. student-led transit agency orders Proterra electric buses

The Associated Students of the University of Montana Transportation ordered two 40-foot Catalyst Fast Charge buses and one semi-autonomous fast charger for its UDASH routes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

Self-driving electric bus begins testing on public roads

Cameras, radar sensors and laser sensors provide the WEpod with correct information on its surroundings so that it can anticipate necessary actions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

New app integrates all available L.A. transportation options

The Go LA app, powered by Xerox, captures the universe of transportation options and computes the shortest, cheapest, and most sustainable way to get to your destination.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2015

Alstom to supply Citadis trams to Lyon, France

The order, worth over $21 million, represents the exercise of an option on a contract signed in 2011.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2015

S.F. Muni to restrict larger commuter shuttle buses, require greener fleet

The new regulations create an ongoing program that builds off an 18-month pilot set to expire at the end of January 2016. The fee charged to shuttle operators will increase to pay for stepped-up enforcement.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2015

BYD partners with Alexander Dennis to build single-deck buses

The $1.01 billion dollar deal has the potential to triple in the next ten years if they extend their alliance to build double-deck buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2015

Electric car-sharing service launches in Indianapolis

This is the first-of-its-kind electric car sharing service in the U.S. by the Bolloré Group of France, which already operates car sharing services in several other cities, including the world’s largest EV sharing service: Autolib', in Paris.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

Berlin launches electric buses equipped with Bombardier charging system

The four Solaris Urbino 12 buses charge wirelessly and contactless. At the end stops, Bombardier's inductive Primove technology enables the buses to recharge in just a few minutes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2015

Clean Energy to build CNG stations for multiple agencies, school district

Will construct new CNG stations for Arlington Transit (ART) in Arlington County, Va.; Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) in Long Island, N.Y.; and North Kansas City (Mo.) School District, which is set to become the largest school district in the U.S. to transition its school bus fleet to CNG.

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