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Articlesby Louis PrejeanSeptember 2, 2022

Mission Accomplished: AVTA Reaches Its All-Electric Fleet Goal

Follow along as the AVTA’s Martin Tompkins takes us on the agency’s journey to become the first all-electric transit agency.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 17, 2022

Following Acquisition by Ideanomics, WAVE Looks to Charge Zero Emissions Future

WAVE CEO Aaron Gillmore discusses the recent acquisition by Ideanomics and how the company is looking to fine-tune its products, as well as potential growth markets for both wireless charging and the company itself.

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NewsApril 22, 2022

California's AVTA Leads Agencies Honored by FTA for Lowering Environmental Footprint

FTA presented the awards in coordination with other efforts undertaken across USDOT to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transportation sector

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NewsMarch 17, 2022

California’s AVTA Becomes 1st North American Transit Agency to Hit 100% Electric Goal

AVTA received its 20th electric MCI coach for their commuter routes. The addition of these buses to AVTA’s fleet of BYD zero-emission buses, enables the agency to place into service a 100% zero-emission transit fleet.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2022

AVTA All-Electric Buses Reach 7M Miles

Since August, AVTA has been receiving and placing into service their zero-emissions, high-capacity commuter coaches from MCI. Over the next few weeks, AVTA will receive the 20 electric commuter coaches necessary to retire the remaining diesel commuter fleet.

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NewsMay 14, 2021

AVTA Reaches 5M Miles of Zero-Emission Bus Operations

In those five million electric miles, approximately 1.2 million gallons of diesel fuel have been saved, according to AVTA chairman Marvin Crist.

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NewsAugust 12, 2020

WAVE Project Provides Glimpse into ‘Charge-Neutral’ Scenario

Using wireless, inductive power transfer pads embedded in the roadway, AVTA’s electric vehicles can seamlessly charge while on route, drastically reducing the need for large battery packs and cumbersome charging stations.

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Transit Dispatchesby Amos HaggiagDecember 18, 2019

5 Predictions for Public Transportation in 2020

Thoughts on mobility data, climate issues, public space, ridership gains, and autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2019

WAVE to expand AVTA's inductive-charging capabilities

In-route charging means buses can have smaller batteries, reduced vehicle weight, a higher passenger capacity, and extended range.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2019

BYD produces 300th battery-electric bus at California plant

Also celebrated impending Antelope Valley Transportation Authority milestone of one million miles of zero-emission bus operations.

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