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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2018

SARTA recognized for 'leadership in sustainable transportation'

One of Ohio-based agency's clean energy initiatives includes deployment of one of the world's largest fleets of hydrogen fuel powered-buses. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2017

Proterra bus sets world record, drives 1K-plus miles on single charge

The 40-foot Catalyst E2 max traveled 1,101.2 miles this month with 660 kWh of energy storage capacity at the Navistar Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Ind.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2017

Ballard to supply fuel-cell engines to SunLine Transit fleet

The company is partnering with ElDorado National and BAE Systems to deliver five buses to the Palm Desert, Calif.-based agency. 

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

VIA debuts first of 400-plus new CNG buses

The new 40-foot buses, manufactured by Nova Bus, feature a 67-passenger capacity.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2017

MARTA piloting electric bus technology

The agency is testing Proterra's 40-foot battery electric bus as part of exploration of additional cleaner transportation options for fleet.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2017

Toyota delivers first fuel-cell bus to Tokyo

The company plans to introduce over 100 fuel cell buses mainly within the Tokyo area, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

UC Irvine is first college in nation to convert to all-electric bus fleet

The student-funded and -operated Anteater Express shuttle service is acquiring 20 buses from BYD for $15 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2017

Proterra secures $140M in funding for expansion, product development

With the new capital, Proterra will dramatically accelerate production capacity on both coasts, while continuing to develop its next generation of heavy-duty electric vehicle products.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2016

VW windfall could help clean up diesel train emissions at Chicago's Union Station

Agreement stipulates the money from the German automaker must be used to reduce lung- and heart-damaging nitrogen oxides emitted by diesel trains, buses, ferries and equipment.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2016

STV unveils sustainably designed bus facility in Worcester, Mass.

The $84 million, 150,000-square-foot facility is situated on a new 11-acre site, and replaces Worcester Regional Transit Authority’s 1920s-era converted trolley bar.

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