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King County narrows choices for replacing trolleybuses

September 1, 2010

Planners at King County Metro Transit (WA) will compare two propulsion technologies for replacing its aging fleet of trolleybuses: updated electric trolleybuses or diesel-electric hybrids.

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Troubles for Charm City Circulator

August 30, 2010

Mechanical problems with the hybrid engines, record heat, and traffic congestion have caused breakdowns and delays for Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator this summer.

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Sunny future for Bangkok’s tuk-tuks

June 30, 2010

A solar-powered tuk-tuk could help the the iconic Thai three-wheeled vehicles run cleaner and greener.

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Could cheaper power save Seattle’s trolley buses?

June 24, 2010

In a blog post, Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter Scott Gutierrez asks whether cheaper power could save Seattle’s trolley buses.

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Electric rickshaws come to Delhi

June 18, 2010

India’s iconic cycle-rickshaws may have some competition. In anticipation of the Commonwealth Games, Delhi is introducing electric-rickshaws.

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Looking for the taxi of tomorrow

June 3, 2010

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is looking for a taxi of tomorrow — specs call for an iconic design that incorporates sustainability, accessibility, driver comfort, and a superior passenger experience.

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Baltimore launches second downtown circulator

June 2, 2010

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation launched a second route for its diesel-electric Charm City Circulator.

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LA Metro pilots electric car chargers

May 26, 2010

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority received a state grant to test electric vehicle plug-in chargers at rail stations.

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King County plans to install charging stations at park-and-rides

April 6, 2010

King County (WA) plans to install up to 200 public charging stations at transit park-and-rides, vanpool sites, and motor pool lots.

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Metro introduces emergency response vehicles

March 26, 2010

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is introducing motorized vehicles to help safety personnel respond more quickly to emergencies.

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