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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 15, 2013

Proterra to Power S.C. town

The bus manufacturer is helping the City of Seneca reach its goal of having an all-electric bus fleet by the summer. The city partnered with nearby Clemson Area Transit to obtain a grant to fund the four vehicles and charging infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2013

L.A. Metro to open electric vehicle charging stations

Drivers will be able to charge their vehicles for a nominal fee at five Metro park and ride stations beginning this month.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2012

Pa. transit to receive electric paratransit vehicles

Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority is running a pilot project with fully electric vehicles and wireless charging pads from AMP Electric Vehicles and Momentum Dynamics Corp. The agency is the first in the U.S. to deploy electric paratransit vehicles, according to AMP Electric Vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2012

Proterra showcases fully-electric bus in S.C.

The City of Seneca recently signed an agreement with Proterra, the leading provider in zero-emission commercial transit solutions, to deliver four new EcoRide transit buses and two charging stations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

N.M. seniors may lose free Dial-a-Ride

Due to budget constraints, city officials are considering charging seniors a fare of $2 for a one-way ride on the currently fare free program geared toward senior citizens.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2012

U. of Utah orders BYD electric bus

Will supply one all-electric bus to be retrofitted with WAVE's wireless charging pad under the bus, developed by the Utah State University Energy Dynamics Laboratory.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2012

Report: Smart transportation systems to continue growth

The area of heaviest investment will be traffic management systems, including traveler information, congestion charging, and adaptive signaling.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2012

Prevost delivers H3-45 to Brown Coach

The new vehicle features three-point seat belts, Kidde fire detection and suppression system and a Beru tire pressure monitoring system, DVD/CD players, Wi-Fi connectivity, 110-volt electrical outlets, audio jacks, plus ports for laptops and USB charging connections.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2011

Chicago Transit to add electric vehicle charging stations

Four charging stations will serve vehicles used by Chicago car-sharing services I-Go and Zipcar — both of which are expanding their fleets to include electric vehicles — at the first charging facilities at a CTA station.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2011

Proterra signs contract with Fla.'s StarMetro

To deliver three new EcoRide zero-emission transit buses and a charging station to the Tallahassee, Fla.-based agency per an FTA grant.

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