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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2015

UITP 2015 in Milan focused on 'smart' cities, technology

Major event themes on the show floor included efficiency, with the bus industry working to improve fuel economy, in addition to the hybrid, CNG and all-electric buses on display. Safety and smart energy usage were a big focus in the rail industry, while a variety of IT companies presented their latest passenger information, ticketing and payment solutions.  

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ProductsJune 10, 2015

BYD's 40-ft. bus

BYD's 40-foot model built for L.A. Metro is set to begin service soon. The agency’s board of directors approved a contract with BYD for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30 million clean air bus technology pilot project.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2015

ETA Transit modernizes Wyo. fleet

Along with partners REI and Engraph Software, outfitted Cheyenne Transit Agnency's fleet of 19 vehicles with computer aided dispatch and automated vehicle location systems powered by ETA’s landmark SPOT™ technology.

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ProductsJune 4, 2015

2016 Ford Transit

Ford announced its 2016 model year Transit will feature new additions, including SYNC 3, rearview camera technology and new customization options.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2015

Amtrak's CEO pledges to implement PTC in wake of crash

The technology was already installed on tracks Amtrak owns in the Northeast Corridor from Boston to Washington, but it wasn't in operation when Amtrak Northeast Regional train 188 entered a curve in Philadelphia at 106 mph on May 12.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2015

Ford announces new features for 2016 Transit vehicle

New additions include SYNC 3, rearview camera technology and new customization options.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2015

Amtrak ordered to improve safety along NEC route, seeks PTC approval

The passenger rail operator is seeking expedited FCC approval to equip the site of the Philadelphia dertailment with positive train control technology.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2015

Transdev Named “Top 25 Employer in STEM Jobs"

Transdev was recognized for its efforts to build and recruit for candidates from many diverse backgrounds within the “STEM” fields, for the use of cutting-edge employment and recruiting technology, and for creating new employment opportunities through investment in STEM-related projects varying from digital technology to engineering.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2015

New CTA tech aims to reduce bus delays, provide more consistent service

The technology, known as Bus Transit Management System (BTMS), provides real-time monitoring of bus movements and modern real-time communications between bus drivers and CTA’s Control Center.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2015

Agility Fuel, Cummins announce partnership, equity investment

The partnership includes technology development and integration of software and hardware between the natural gas engine and the onboard fuel storage and delivery system, to significantly improve performance and uptime.

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