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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2015

London to pilot all-electric double-decker bus

The new zero-emission electric double-deck buses manufactured by BYD will enter service beginning in October.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2015

Metrolink receives $41M for low-emission locomotives

Tier 4 locomotives are expected to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions by more than 85% compared to current Tier 0 locomotive engines.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2015

Designer envisions 'magic' electric bus for TTC

The Xoupir (pronounced "super") is a fully-electric bus powered by wireless electricity, with four rear wheels to provide extra traction.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2015

IMPulse NC LLC attains APTA Gold recognition

Company is one of only two business members within APTA to reach the Gold Level for sustainability through the dedicated efforts of its employees who make it their mission to reduce the carbon footprint of its business and operate in a manner that ensures future sustainability for the community.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2015

Long Beach Transit to buy 10 BYD electric buses

The LBT Board approved up to $11,069,319, which also includes training and required equipment in support of the purchase.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2015

41% of U.S. public transit buses use alt fuels, hybrid technology

APTA statistics for 2014 show that 16.9% of public transit buses were hybrid-electric. Coming in a close second, public transit systems report that 16.7% of U.S. transit buses used compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and blends. Biodiesel is used by 7.4% of public transit buses. Other alternative fuels, such as propane and hydrogen, account for 0.3%.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2015

Valley Metro to tap solar power for rail ops facility

The new solar plant, which comprises 2,800 solar voltaic panels spanning 1.15 acres, is mounted at ground-level and on parking lot shade canopies. It’s capable of generating 1.3 million Kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy savings annually, or enough electricity to power 123 homes.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2015

Proterra to expand manufacturing of electric buses to California

The proposed facility, to be located in the San Gabriel Valley, is expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2015 and will create more than 70 new local jobs. Additionally, the company announced that Foothill Transit, the primary public transit provider of the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys, has placed its fourth order in just five years for Proterra’s EV buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2015

Bombardier wireless electric bus charging to power Berlin fleet

The PRIMOVE system charges the Berlin buses' batteries at 200 kW in the very few minutes of dwell time spent at the end stations. This allows the e-buses to serve the nearly four-mile-long bus line back and forth - without additional stops or battery changing for an entire day.

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ArticlesMarch 30, 2015

SoCal Transit Center Incorporates Innovation with Sustainable Design

Constructed at a cost of $135 million, the 67,000-square-foot ARTIC terminal allows 10,000 daily riders to move seamlessly between transit services that include Amtrak, Metrolink, OCTA and intercity buses.

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