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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2025

Metro-North Railroad to Operate Battery-, Electric-Powered Locomotives

The locomotives will generally draw electrical power from the overhead wires known as catenary, and switch to battery mode for tracks in and around Penn Station where electrical traction power has different characteristics.

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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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Transit Dispatchesby Maggie ClancyJanuary 22, 2025

The Modular Route to Electrification Reduces Risk

The choice to go electric for your zero-emission bus fleet doesn’t need to be overwhelming. A modular approach can be the best route to lower your risk while advancing your decarbonization goals.

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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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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2024

First Month of Electrified Caltrain Service Sees 750K Riders

Caltrain had over 753,000 passengers last month, marking a 54% increase from October 2023. Average Weekday Ridership stood at nearly 27,000, a 38% increase from last October.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2024

Virginia's DRPT Releases New Tools to Support Transition to ZEBs

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is offering new tools to help agencies transition to low and zero-emission buses, including a new comprehensive guidebook.

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ArticlesOctober 23, 2024

Caltrain Marks A New Era in Rail Transportation

Caltrain’s Electrification Project represents a transformative leap forward for transit in California’s Bay Area.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2024

Report Finds $1T Investment Needed for Full Electrification of Commercial Fleets

The Clean Freight Coalition, which consists of several transportation stakeholders across the motorcoach and trucking industries, says policymakers must address these cost concerns to ensure that an electrified supply chain functions smoothly for the American economy.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 19, 2023

EO Charging Names John Walsh CCO, Americas

He began advising EO in March of 2023. Prior to that, he served as the CCO of Proterra Inc., where he led the Powered, Transit, and Energy divisions’ growth efforts.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 19, 2023

Caltrain Rail Electrification Reaches 3 Major Milestones

These three major milestones bring the Caltrain Electrification Project closer to passenger service in fall 2024.

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