New Flyer to supply up to 95 buses to Translink

Contract with Vancouver, B.C., transit agency valued at C$30 million.

APTA: More than 35% of U.S. transit buses use alt fuels, hybrid tech

Statistics for early 2011 show that 18.6% of U.S. transit buses used compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and blends. Almost 9% (8.8%) of public transit buses were hybrids and nearly 8% (7.9%) of public transit buses used biodiesel.

ENRG wins MBTA fueling contracts

The two contracts, valued at more than $30 million, include design, construction and equipping of the two stations as well as operating and fueling over a 10-year period.

Utah U. making progress toward carbon neutrality

The university mandated that all new buildings on campus will be built to LEED Silver standard or equivalent and further encouraged everyone on campus to use public transportation.

Economics and Reduced Emissions Drive Growth of Alt Fuel Use

Roughly 14 percent of transit buses currently on the road run on natural gas. Demand is growing, according to industry experts, with natural gas engines specified for about 25 percent of all new bus orders.

Calif.'s Omnitrans adding 15 New Flyers featuring audible turn signals

The new buses have one rear-facing securement and one forward-facing securement. The rear-facing system gives passengers with wheelchairs more independence.

North American Bus Industries Inc.

NABI to deliver 60-foot buses to LAX

The Los Angeles International Airport has purchased six 60-BRT models, an articulated 60-foot low-floor bus from NABI.

Omnitrans to remove natural gas tanks from facility

For several years, environmental groups and some nearby residents had been concerned about the potential risks of the gas tanks, which are located right across from a local community center and park.