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London retrofits buses to reduce emissions

February 3, 2012
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After successful pilot tests, Transport for London (UK) will retrofit more buses to reduce NOx and PM10 emissions.

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VTA installs solar canopies at three maintenance facilities

February 2, 2012
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (CA) installed solar parking canopy systems at its three bus maintenance divisions

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Mountain Line receives grant to convert fleet to hybrid

January 5, 2012

Mountain Line Transit (AZ) will soon have an all-hybrid bus fleet thanks to a grant from the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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New double-decker prototype reaches London

December 19, 2011

A prototype for Transport for London’s (UK) new hybrid double-decker bus arrived in London last week, and the mayor was one of the first passengers.

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SEPTA receives $1.2 million grant for locomotive upgrade

December 12, 2011

SEPTA received a $1.2 million EPA grant to improve air quality in and around its rail yard by converting one of its locomotives to a clean diesel engine.

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UK buses test cooking oil to meet carbon targets

December 8, 2011

Facing legal requirements to curb greenhouse gases by 2050, some UK bus operators are using cooking oil to fuel part of their fleets.

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First hybrid double-decker rolls off production line

November 7, 2011

The mayor of London drove the first new TfL bus off the production line last week. The hybrids will be 15% more fuel efficient than existing hybrids.

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Can wireless applications reduce emissions?

October 12, 2011

Wireless applications in four areas — agriculture, transportation, energy, and government — can reduce emissions, according to a new industry report.

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Work begins on London solar bridge

October 5, 2011

Work began on Network Rail’s (UK) new Blackfriars Station this week, which will incorporate 6,000 square meters of photovoltaic panels.

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Solar trees spring up in Santa Clara parking lots

August 22, 2011

Santa Clara County (CA) is installing solar trees in its parking lots. Topped with photovoltaic cells, the saplings will save money and reduce emissions

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