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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2017

12 global cities commit to 2025 zero-emission bus plan

By signing the C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets Declaration this week, the pioneering city leaders also pledged to ensure that a major area of their city is zero emission by 2030.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2017

Nashville mayor unveils $5.2 billion transportation plan

It includes 26 miles of Nashville’s first-ever light rail system, four rapid bus routes, a dramatic increase in the service and frequency of the bus system, and a strategy of service and infrastructure improvements.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2017

Santa Barbara MTD begins replacing electric transit fleet vehicles

The new 30-foot-long shuttles are equipped with more modern battery-electric technology and have a larger passenger capacity.

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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2017

New Flyer lands LA Metro contract for up to 100 60-foot electric buses

The decision was spurred by Metro’s commitment to all-electric transit buses by 2030, and was supported by the Federal Transit Administration Local Labor Hiring Pilot Program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

New Flyer unveils 'Xcelsior CHARGE' electric transit bus

Over the past five years, New Flyer conducted intensive research, development and testing to improve the design, performance, and technological advancement of the battery-electric Xcelsior bus.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

MCI unveils D45 CRT LE coach at APTA EXPO

Deliveries of the Buy-America compliant, Altoona-tested clean-diesel coach are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2018. An all-electric version is also in development and will be released in 2020.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

New Flyer unveiling fleet, facility innovation

As North America’s largest manufacturer of transit buses and motorcoaches with No. 1 status in parts distribution, New Flyer plans to make a significant influence throughout APTA EXPO.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

Proterra Catalyst E2 sets world record, drives 1,101 miles on single charge

Proterra’s 40-foot Catalyst E2 max traveled 1,101.2 miles with 660 kWh of energy storage capacity. For the last three consecutive years, the company has demonstrated improved range and battery performance.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Microvast launches next-generation batteries for electric-mobility applications

The technology offers 41% greater energy density than the company’s previous generation (LpCO) batteries, reducing cost and space requirements.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

BYD unveils 45-foot electric coach at APTA EXPO

Will showcase four models of its advanced technology battery-electric buses in addition to a class 5 battery-electric truck and forklift in booth #6947 this week at the 2017 APTA Expo.

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