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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2017

Ill.'s MetroLINK District Station earns LEED-Gold certification

The station incorporates a number of sustainable elements, including a photovoltaic roof, occupancy-controlled lighting, and the re-use of rooftop water runoff for the station’s water feature.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2017

Canada's TransLink places firm order for 106 New Flyer CNG buses

The order was supported by the Federal Gas Tax Fund, through which the Government of Canada provides funding for municipal infrastructure, including public transit. The funds are administered in B.C. by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

Greensboro Transit orders Proterra electric buses

They are expected to save the City an estimated $325,000 per bus in operating costs over their lifespan. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

UCLA orders Motiv-powered all-electric shuttle bus

Developed in partnership with Commercial Fleet Financing, the shuttle bus is projected to be delivered in early 2018.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2017

BYD to deliver electric buses, vans to Philippines

The company's K9 pure electric bus can travel up to a maximum speed of 43 mph with a range of up to 124 miles.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2017

Phoenix Motorcars wins 'Innovative Sustainability Project' award

The company collaborated with L & R Group of Companies to replace gas-powered shuttle buses at LAX with Zero Emission Utility Shuttles buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2017

NYC Public Transit Ranks No. 1 in North America for Sustainability: Study

Overall, North American cities rank low compared to equivalent European or Asian cities due to the car-centric culture that exists today.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2017

12 global cities commit to 2025 zero-emission bus plan

By signing the C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets Declaration this week, the pioneering city leaders also pledged to ensure that a major area of their city is zero emission by 2030.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2017

New Flyer opens innovation lab for advanced bus technology

The Vehicle Innovation Center is a state-of-the-art manufacturing lab, featuring virtual reality learning spaces, driving simulators, and other interactive exhibits.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

San Diego MTS reduces costs, footprint with propane autogas buses

San Diego MTS will save about $5.8 million over the five- to seven-year lifecycle of the vehicles.

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