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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2013

Chicago to launch contactless fare system in August

The Ventra system will offer transit customers the convenience and flexibility of a modern fare payment system, including faster boarding, account management and value protection.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

Lightning Hybrids, National Fleet partner for hydraulic tech distribution

Partnership will provide access to the hydraulic hybrid-drive system to fleets in New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2013

IMPulse catenary monitoring system honored by White House

The honor recognizes IMPulse for its patent-pending automated Catenary Safety Monitoring System, which improves the reliability and safety of commuter and light rail transit systems while reducing maintenance costs.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2013

NJ Transit implements tech upgrades at Penn Station

Includes improved sound system, larger monitors and a multi-color destination display that will enable customers to see at a glance the next train destined for their particular station.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2013

Clever Devices' dispatch product honored

CleverCAD, the company's computer-aided dispatch product, received the 2013 Long Island Software Award, which recognizes innovative software solutions developed by Long Island technology companies that advance the software industry.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2013

INIT, GlobeSherpa partner for mobile ticketing

MOBILEticket is a new smartphone application that helps transit authorities connect with their riders, reduce operating costs, and move into the future of open payment systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2013

MBTA seeks sponsors for rail Wi-Fi service

Offering includes a sponsorship program, which will provide partners with marketing rights and benefits, such as signage and advertising in commuter rail stations, railcars and ferry facilities; corporate presence on commuter rail system maps and schedules; control of a Wi-Fi landing page; links on the MBTA website; and intellectual property rights.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2012

MARTA, Apollo team for surveillance camera pilot

Each bus has 11 cameras; three outside and eight inside. There’s also a 17-inch, full-color monitor mounted behind the driver that lets customers view themselves and their surroundings in real time.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2012

Ioxus to supply ultracapacitors to EMD

Ultracapacitors can handle more than one million charge and discharge cycles and offer a longer lifespan than batteries, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

A123 signs battery pack deal with BAE Systems

Will supply lithium ion battery packs based on company's prismatic cells for BAE's HybriDrive propulsion system.

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