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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2016

LA Metro to add 5 electric artics, eight charging stations for BRT route

The Orange Line will be the highest ridership transit service ever tested for all-electric operation. The project is expected to demonstrate the durability and reliability of lithium-ion battery technology for high ridership transit lines.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Maxwell delivers 1st lithium-ion capacitor on China rail system

The technology will be used for rapid-energy regeneration in the trolley system in the capital city of Hunan province in China.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2016

Fla.'s HART to develop autonomous circulator route

The project would be one of the first of its kind in the U.S. utilizing autonomous technology and has the potential to become a genuine problem solver, according to FDOT and HART.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

Valley Metro awarded $1M to develop app integrating ticketing, trip planning

Agency is partnering with RouteMatch Software, transit industry technology provider, as well as Arizona State University, Lyft and the city of Phoenix DOT to create the passenger-based app.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2016

Harsco taps new president of its worldwide rail business

Jeswant Gill joins Harsco with 30 years of global leadership experience in major multinational manufacturing and technology firms.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2016

BYD enters mass transit market with low-cost train

The light rail technology is applicable to small and medium-sized cities, heavy traffic routes, CBD’s and routes connecting tourist attractions in large cities, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2016

U.S. DOT forming automation in transportation advisory committee

Seeking 15 individuals with cross-modal perspectives on issues like ITS, robotics, enhanced freight movement, air traffic control next generation technology, and advanced transportation technology deployment.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2016

DDS Wireless International names new president of StrataGen unit

Scott Hardy brings more than 30 years of information technology, business strategy, leadership, and executive management experience to the company.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2016

Pierce Transit awarded grant to partner with TNCs, taxis

The agency will coordinate with Transportation Networking Companies and/or taxi companies to coordinate on-demand rides within certain areas though the use of app-based technology.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2016

SARTA to take hydrogen fuel-cell bus on tour through service area

Will honor National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day, which is attempting to raise awareness of the clean energy technology that is available.

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