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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

3 SEPTA sustainability initiatives to cut energy use, GHG emissions

Projects include a solar-power purchase agreement, a solar-powered train signal system, and energy retrofit of headquarters building.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

San Francisco names interim director of transportation

Tom Maguire will take over the position beginning August 14 and serve until a new director of transportation is appointed.

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NewsJuly 17, 2019

How Transportation Works in Stockholm and Copenhagen: Part I

The UITP Global Congress was held in the Swedish capital between June 9 and 12 and gave the author a chance to explore the region.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

CCW to supply Ore. transit with zero-emission propulsion buses

Will also provide maintenance and diagnostic training, operator training, and emergency response personnel training to agency staff.

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ArticlesJuly 9, 2019

Zero-emission vehicles pose complex challenges to smaller fleets

METRO Publisher James Blue discusses some of the issues smaller agencies face when looking at switching to an all zero-emission fleet.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Rail tunnel heat could be captured to warm homes, research says

Heat from the tunnel would cover up to 80% of the heating needs of local apartments in Lausanne, Switzerland throughout winter.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Volvo launches all-electric articulated bus

The bus is 80% more energy-efficient than a corresponding diesel bus, the company stated.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2019

Ballard joins hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus consortium

Members are working together to deploy 1,000 zero-emission FCEBs and related infrastructure in European cities at affordable rates.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2019

Hyundai debuts electric double-decker bus with 186-mile range

The 42-foot vehicle can accommodate up to 70 passengers.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2019

Proterra, Michelin develop low-rolling resistance tire for e-buses

The X InCity Energy Z tires help to reduce rolling resistance, increase load-carry capacity and leverage superior traction.

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