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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2017

Zero-emission New Flyer bus deliveries increase by 48% in 2016

Including hybrid-electric propulsion, New Flyer has now delivered over 6,400 buses driven by electric motors to the North American transit industry over the past 20 years.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2016

Proterra opens electric vehicle fast-charge tech to transit industry

The company will grant anyone royalty-free access to its patents covering its industry leading single-blade overhead charging design. This includes the bus-mounted, single-blade charging design and the overhead-charging coupler.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2016

UGA receives $10 million for electric bus purchase

The19 40-foot buses should arrive on campus in 2017 and are part of the University of Georgia's strategic plan to advance campus sustainability.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2016

AVTA to buy WAVE wireless chargers for electric bus fleet

Embedded directly and discretely into the roadway, WAVE systems provide en-route charging to AVTA’s battery-electric buses, extending their range and allowing them to completely master the Antelope Valley’s challenging high-desert environment.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 17, 2016

[Photos] APTA 2016 Vehicle Display - Bus & Paratransit Conference

A variety of vehicles were featuring during the 2016 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference bus display held this year in front of Charlotte, N.C.'s NASCAR Hall of Fame on May 16, 2016.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2016

Proterra announces battery tech advancements for heavy-duty transit

Improved Catalyst® XR Transit Vehicle will deliver 28% more range from the same storage volume.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2016

Proterra launches EV simulator to demo battery-electric transition

Designed to visualize mass transit networks and to assess the cost savings, performance improvements and environmental benefits of battery-electric transport.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2015

BYD zero-emission buses used to transport 2015 World Games athletes

Both the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach have opted to purchase 100% battery-electric transit buses from BYD Motors in each of their latest procurements.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2015

Two Calif. Central Valley cities select Proterra Catalyst zero-emission buses

San Joaquin Regional Transit District Tulare County's Porterville Transit plans to procure two Catalyst buses each.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2015

Proterra's Catalyst breaks Altoona records in energy efficiency and more

Additional records include gradeability, weight and acceleration. While conventional diesel buses average 3.86 MPG, the Proterra Catalyst achieved the best efficiency rating ever for a 40-foot transit bus at 22 MPGe.

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