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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2011

Illinois transit rolls out 50 biodiesel buses

The vehicles, manufactured by Gillig, were funded through a series of federal grants, and feature automated voice annunciation with interior display; enhanced on-board video surveillance systems; an enhanced wheelchair restraint system; LED lighting; and fuel-fired heaters.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Long Island rail breaks ground on 'green' train wash facility

The project, which promises to create between 20 and 30 construction jobs, is being financed with federal stimulus funds through the Federal Transit Administration.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2009

W. Kentucky U. to make parking spaces eco-friendly

Will replace gravel lots with permeable asphalt and pavement in the lot designs, which allows stormwater to be absorbed back into the ground rather than flowing into local water sources.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2008

LaFrance expands eco-friendly, safety-certified fabric line

The LaFrance Ritz Repreve is the only independently certified, eco-friendly motorcoach seating fabric available to the North American motorcoach industry. LaFrance supports energy and resource conservation and sustainability by using Repreve recycled yarns in an energy-efficient system.

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