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BYD And Castrosua Launch First Jointly-Manufactured eBus

June 6, 2023

BYD, a manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles, in partnership with Castrosua, a bus bodybuilding specialist, launched the first jointly produced eBus at a recent presentation in Spain. Its debut marks the start of an era of zero-emission customized eBuses in the 12-metre category for Spanish bus operators, combining BYD’s electric bus chassis technology with Castrosua’s…

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Phoenix Public Transit Department Awards NFI Contracts For Up To 346 New Flyer Low- And Zero-Emission Vehicles

May 26, 2023

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), an independent bus and coach manufacturer, recently announced that its subsidiary New Flyer Industries has received new firm orders for 6 zero-emission fuel cell-electric and 20 low-emission hybrid-electric transit buses from the Phoenix (AZ) Public Transit Department (PTD). The two five-year…

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Foothill Transit Orders 19 ENC Zero-Emission Axess® EVO-FC™ Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

May 26, 2023

El Dorado National (California) or ENC, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and emission-free technology, secured an order for 19 Axess EVO-FC hydrogen fuel cell buses from California public transit provider, Foothill Transit. Foothill Transit currently operates a fleet of 359 buses, which includes zero-emission models, and serves Southern…

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Solar Arrays Deliver Energy And Reduce Emissions At Bendix Manufacturing Operation In Acuña, Mexico

May 23, 2023

Atop two Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) plants in Acuña, Mexico, a pair of solar arrays convert sunlight into electricity, capable of producing more than 2.1 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy annually for the manufacturing operation. The arrays consist of nearly 2,600 photovoltaic panels that generate about 11% of each plant’s required energy and will…

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TRC’s Pingo Delivers On-Demand Shuttle Service To Improve Tourist District Mobility Via A New Contract Supporting Maryland’s Bethesda Urban Partnership

May 19, 2023

The Routing Company (TRC), a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform partnering with cities to power the future of public transit, recently announced it has received a new one-year contract from RMA Limo (RMA), operator of the Bethesda Circulator. The circulator is managed by the Bethesda Urban Partnership (BUP), in Bethesda, MD, to improve…

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Bridgestone Plant Recognized For Safety

May 19, 2023

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., (Bridgestone) has announced that its commercial truck and bus radial (TBR) tire manufacturing facility in Warren County, Tennessee, has received its sixth Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) award. The Volunteer STAR Award is the state’s highest honor for workplace safety and health and is a nationally recognized program patterned after…

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BYD To Celebrate Earth Day

April 14, 2023

Earth Day takes place on April 22, 2023, and BYD will be taking part in celebrations across the United States. BYD will celebrate Earth Day at the 30th Anniversary California Poppy Festival, in Lancaster, CA, and the annual Earth Day Expo 2023 (EarthX), in Dallas, TX. Both events are scheduled for April 21 – 23. “BYD…

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Metro Is On The Move In Cincinnati Area

April 4, 2023

By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor It’s full speed ahead for Metro, the Cincinnati, OH, public transportation provider that has implemented key initiatives, programs and plans for stronger travel options in the Queen City area. The results are paying off. Case in point, it was recently announced that Metro has provided more than 1 million…

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LAUSD Students Learn About Future Opportunities While Visiting BYD Coach & Bus Facility

March 30, 2023

LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District) students from Carson (CA) High School got a glimpse of a clean future. They rode in an all-electric BYD transit bus to the BYD Coach & Bus Facility, located in Lancaster, CA, for a field trip. The students are members of EXP, which is a Southern California nonprofit that helps…

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BAE Systems To Provide Electric Drive Systems For First Fleet Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses In Rochester, NY

March 27, 2023

BAE Systems, a leader in heavy-duty electric propulsion, will supply its next-generation electric power and propulsion systems for three hydrogen fuel cell buses in Rochester, NY, allowing them to run free of emissions. The company will provide its Gen3 electric drive system for ElDorado National (California)’s Axess® EVO-FC™ hydrogen fuel cell bus. This technology will advance Rochester-Genesee Regional…

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