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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

U.S. DOE unveils Web tool for fleet owners

Users can generate a map of the nearest alternative fueling stations; research vehicle specifications for hybrid and alternative fuel light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and compare mileage estimates.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2009

Clean Energy to acquire BAF Technologies

Purchase price is approximately $8.3 million. BAF services include natural gas vehicle conversions, alternative fuel systems and research and development. Its vehicle conversions include taxis, limousines, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2009

Sec. LaHood announces Distracted Driving Summit agenda

The two-day Summit will feature five panels – on data, research, technology, policy, and outreach – with a range of experts discussing each topic.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

Midwest charter co. receives top safety scores

Company encourages college and university travel coordinators to research motorcoach carriers by asking for their DOT Number and running it through the results found at www.safersys.org, the FMCSA website.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2009

DOT sets dates for Distracted Driving Summit

Speakers from around the nation will lead interactive sessions on a number of key topics, including the extent and impact of distracted driving, current research, regulations and best practices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2009

AASHTO transportation Website targets GHGs

Real Transportation Solutions for Green House Gas Emissions includes best practices, state examples, research findings, and links to other climate change information sites.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2009

ARBOC awarded contracts for low-floor kneeling bus

Since receiving certification from the FTA’s Altoona Bus and Research Center in January 2009, the Spirit of Mobility low-floor kneeling bus is gaining market acceptance, according to company officials.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2009

TCRP releases project delivery report

In cooperation with the Transportation Research Board and the Federal Transit Administration, APTA provides free TCRP reports based on annually submitted industry problem statements.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2009

MIT to study environment, transportation challenge

Transportation@MIT will start as a two-year pilot program with initial support from all three participating schools. Plans are under way for the development of two labs, one in Cambridge and one outside the U.S., where researchers can apply and test new processes, technologies and policies.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

RITA, EC sign ITS cooperative research agreement

The five-year commitment between the two organizations will further the development and implementation of global ITS initiatives.

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