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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2020

New RIPTA buses equipped with solar panels to boost battery life

For RIPTA, maximizing battery life and performance will represent a savings estimated at more than $80,000 a year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2020

Toyota to build prototype city of the future, test connected AI tech

To move residents through the city, only fully-autonomous, zero-emission vehicles will be allowed on the main thoroughfares.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2019

Tolar delivers 15 solar-powered bus shelters to Pa. agencies

The shelters range in length from eight-feet to 12-feet to accommodate passengers traveling throughout Lancaster and Berks Counties.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

3 SEPTA sustainability initiatives to cut energy use, GHG emissions

Projects include a solar-power purchase agreement, a solar-powered train signal system, and energy retrofit of headquarters building.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2019

WMATA releases RFP to install solar panels

The solar panels will be owned, operated, installed, and maintained by a solar energy provider at no cost to WMATA or taxpayers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

Tolar lands $7.1M multi-year MARTA contract

Will build 1,000 bus shelters of various configurations, benches, trash receptacles, leaning rails, solar-powered lighting, and passenger information displays.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

BYD partners for intelligent solar energy project

The company will buy power from the system under a 25-year agreement with a firm called Apparent.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

NY MTA solar roof initiative to generate green energy, revenue

An RFP went public on Earth Day 2019, which proposes the solar development of seven MTA properties.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2018

Tolar lands five-year bus shelter contract with IndyGo

The majority of the bus shelters will be five-foot-by-10-foot in size and modeled after Tolar Manufacturing’s popular Signature Sunset line.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2018

CHK America spins off digital products division

Connectpoint's suite of solar-powered, ePaper digital signage products broadcast real-time arrivals, alert messaging, and customized campaigns.

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