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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2025

California's RABA Begins Shift to B20 Biodiesel Across Bus Fleet

The transition marks a significant step in RABA’s continued commitment to sustainability, cleaner air, and responsible environmental stewardship in Shasta County.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2025

Caltrain’s Electric Fleet More Efficient than Expected

The new electric trains are outperforming Caltrain’s original projections, which is welcome news for a public agency that holds sustainability as a core value.

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NewsJanuary 17, 2025

CARB Withdraws Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandates in Preparation for Federal Change

The move effectively halts the state’s efforts to mandate zero-emission vehicle adoption for medium- and heavy-duty fleets under the Clean Air Act framework.

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Transit Dispatchesby Todd MouwJanuary 15, 2025

South Dakota Transit Agencies Clear the Air with Propane Buses

With Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills, western South Dakota is one of the most scenic places in America. Its air is also cleaner, thanks to the recent addition by two regional transit agencies of environmentally friendly and economical buses fueled by propane.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2024

American Bus Association Continues Stance Against CARB's Zero-Emissions Rule

The new rule, adopted in 2023 and set to begin with model year 2024, would require large fleet operators to transition to zero-emissions vehicles and phase out internal combustion engine vehicles.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 19, 2023

California's GET Fire Damages Hydrogen Bus, Fueling Infrastructure

The hydrogen buses were being fueled at the time of the fire. One bus was destroyed and only the dispensing portion of the hydrogen fueling station was damaged, according to the agency.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 11, 2023

California Energy Project Unveils Funding Program for Transit Agencies

Administered by CALSTART and partner Tetra Tech, the EnergIIZE Project will offer $11.4 million in total infrastructure incentives for transit agencies.

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Articlesby Hillary WeissNovember 21, 2022

Renewable Propane Reduces Emissions, Provides Cost Savings

Ideal for paratransit and on-demand transit fleets, the non-fossil fuel is produced from 100% raw materials, and when paired with an ultra-low NOx engine, brings emission levels to near-zero.

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NewsAugust 8, 2022

Thermo King Approved by CARB for its CORE Project

CORE is a $125 million project, which is intended to encourage California off-road equipment users to purchase or lease currently commercialized zero-emission off-road equipment.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2022

Calif.'s VVTA Adds More Battery-Electric Buses

The buses are another step toward VVTA’s commitment to operating strictly zero emission vehicles by 2035.

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