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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2012

Calif.’s Omnitrans launches rebranding

Will unveil new logo, slogan, fleet graphics, bike racks and mascot.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2012

New Flyer awarded D.C. Metro hybrid bus contract

The order for 95 Xcelsior XDE40 buses is a conversion of options under the existing contract with the transit system and follows upon the delivery of 152 Xcelsior buses during 2011.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2012

Orion assigns N.Y. CNG bus contract to New Flyer

The order for 74, 40-foot buses, with an option for 30 additional buses, is a result of Daimler Buses North America’s decision, announced on April 25, to exit production of heavy duty transit buses for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2012

CapMetro debuts clean diesel buses

A total of 54 New Flyer buses were approved for purchase as a part of Capital Metro’s bus replacement strategy to maintain a state of good repair. The buses cost a total of $23.3 million.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2012

Canada's Züm unveils 60-ft New Flyer artics

The BRT vehicles feature clean hybrid diesel-electric technology and boast a 10% to 15% fuel reduction compared to conventional diesel vehicles. They are lightweight, quiet and have unique theatre-style seating in the articulated joint, with two rear exit doors.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2012

New Flyer unveils all-electric 40-foot bus in Canada

The bus is equipped with an electric drive and is modified to carry advanced lithium ion batteries from MHI that are charged from the city’s electrical grid instead of by a conventional diesel engine.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2012

Clever Devices adds Miller, Mitchell

Both are based in Clever Devices’ headquarters in Plainview, N.Y.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

Apollo Video wins New Flyer Gold Award

The Supplier Delivery Performance Awards are presented to suppliers with significant shipment volumes and an overall on-time performance level of 95% or higher.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2012

2012 APTA Bus & Paratransit show highlights: Part 1

Days one and two packed with the International Bus Roadeo, Bus Display and informational sessions.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2012

New Flyer, Alexander Dennis team to offer ‘midi bus’

Will collaborate to introduce a North American medium-duty low-floor bus (or “midi bus”) specifically developed and tested to a 10-year operational life. New Flyer is responsible for sales, marketing, manufacturing and aftermarket support. Alexander Dennis will engineer, test and develop the prototype.

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