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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 13, 2025

How Refurbishment is Driving Innovation at Everett Transit

By winning one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Sustainability, this project underscores a crucial truth: in times of uncertainty, practical solutions often lead the way.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2019

Proterra partners to create $200M credit facility to scale battery leasing

The move with Mitsui & Co. Ltd. is expected to lower the upfront costs of zero-emission buses.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2018

Caltrain switches to 100% renewable energy

This past September, California enacted Senate Bill 100 which requires that the state’s electricity come from 100% greenhouse gas-free sources by 2045.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2018

MARTA, Caltrain, SamTrans receive APTA sustainability awards

The agencies were recognized for water conservation practices, renewable electricity usage, and emissions reduction.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2017

Fresno, Calif. agency taps solar fast-charging units for electric fleet

This will be the first deployment of off-grid solar-powered Electric Bus DC fast-charging and the first to offer a secure and renewable source of energy for charging during a grid interruption.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2013

Fed agencies progress toward energy, sustainability goals

Directed to reduce their carbon pollution, increase renewable energy use, and meet energy and water efficiency goals.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2009

GO Transit unveils first wind turbine

Located in Mississauga, the 102-foot-high wind turbine generates up to 50 kilowatts of power and could produce up to 80 percent of its Lisgar Station's power needs.

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