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Brampton BRT zooms along

July 24, 2011

Thanks to its Züm BRT line, Brampton Transit’s (ON) ridership hit an all-time high in 2010. The hybrid vehicles use signal priority to stay on time.

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MBTA seeks rider feedback on new locomotives

July 13, 2011

Over the next two weeks, visitors to the MBTA website can vote on their preferred design for the authority’s 20 new diesel-electric locomotives.

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Maryland goes hybrid: No more clouds of smoke

May 10, 2011

The Maryland Transit Administration is adding hybrids, and the reviews are good. Also news about hybrids in Columbus (OH), Ithaca (NY), and Eugene (OR).

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Seattle chooses trackless trolleys over hybrids

April 28, 2011

King County Metro Transit (WA) plans to stick with trackless trolleys when it replaces its aging fleet instead of switching to hybrids.

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Introducing Arctic Whisperer, a fast-charging hybrid

April 26, 2011

The Swedish university town Umeå is testing the Arctic Whisperer, a fast-charging hybrid electric bus developed by the Spanish company Opbrid.

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Houston METRO to consider natural gas buses

April 1, 2011

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (TX) is looking into the feasibility of adding natural-gas buses to its fleet.

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State vows commuter rail improvements

February 16, 2011

Massachusetts state transportation officials met with commuter rail representatives to review a plan to improve service during harsh weather conditions.

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MBTA adds diesel-electric locomotive to commuter rail fleet

February 8, 2011

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority unveiled a diesel-electric locomotive today.

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Riverside transit introduces hybrid vehicle

January 25, 2011

The Riverside Transit Agency (CA) will introduce a new 12-seat hybrid vehicle this month.

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End of an era: LA Metro retires last diesel bus

January 13, 2011

LA Metro (CA) retired its last diesel bus today, making it the only major U.S. transit agency that operates entirely with alternative-fueled vehicles.

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