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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2013

Solar-powered bus debuts in Australian fleet

The air-conditioned vehicle, which can carry up to 40 passengers, is not equipped with solar panels, but is recharged using a solar photovoltaic system installed at the operating city's bus station.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2013

PERC honors top green fleets at BusCon

Flint MTA, Greater Cleveland RTA, Metro Cars, Port Columbus International Airport and Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kan., each received a “Top User of Clean-Burning Propane Autogas” award.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2013

First U.S. electric paratransit vehicle deployed to Pa. fleet

The BARTA bus has 100 KwH battery-pack and an expected range of up to 100 miles on a full charge with seating for eight passengers and a wheelchair.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2013

Wireless charging electric bus debuts in South Korea

Technology enables electric vehicles to transfer electricity wirelessly from the road surface while moving. Power comes from the electrical cables buried under the surface of the road, creating magnetic fields.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2013

Bus' rooftop garden can be watered by A/C

The greenery, featuring small shrubs and herbs, is planted in a lightweight hydroponic foam.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2013

Alliance AutoGas completes N.C. conversion program

The new propane-powered Ford transit vehicles will save taxpayer dollars and help improve community air quality.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

S.F. Muni rolls out New Flyer hybrid buses

To expedite the purchasing process, the agency joined a current, competitively bid vehicle contract with the State of Minnesota.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

Lightning Hybrids, National Fleet partner for hydraulic tech distribution

Partnership will provide access to the hydraulic hybrid-drive system to fleets in New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2013

APTA-sponsored 'Dump the Pump' coming June 20

National public transportation awareness day encourages people to “dump the pump” by parking their car and riding public transit instead.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2013

Clean Energy partners with Mansfield Energy

Sales teams from both companies will offer Clean Energy's natural gas fueling station construction and operational services to current and potential customers.

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