Categories: Bus, Global Fleet, Management, Suppliers, Technology, Vehicle OEM, Zero Emissions

Canada's Brampton Transit will add diesel-hybrid electrics, while a Floridian microtransit provider will add wheelchair-accessible cutaways.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10112373/biz-news-new-flyer-lightning-systems-deliver-enviro-friendly-vehicles

Categories: Bus, Charging, Electric Vehicles, Legal/Legislative, Management, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions

Also, transit agencies and other institutions outside of California can leverage the contract to simplify the electric bus purchasing process.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10112380/proterra-receives-statewide-calif-contract-for-e-buses-charging-infra

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Global Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Motorcoach, Safety, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions

The new Van Hool CX45E combines the Siemens modular ELFA II drivetrain system with Proterra’s industry leading E2 high power, high-density battery system.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10112341/abc-tech-team-participates-in-training-leading-to-van-hool-electric-bus-rollout

Categories: Bus, Electric Vehicles, Legal/Legislative, Motorcoach, Suppliers, Zero Emissions

Calif.'s Royal Coach celebrates its 60th anniversary with a new J4500, while Proterra lands first N.M. electric bus contract.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10112308/biz-news-proterra-and-mci-deliver-vehicles

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Legal/Legislative, Management, Suppliers, Zero Emissions

After an overwhelming majority of workers requested representation, the company's management voluntarily recognized the union on Nov. 12.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10112298/calif-proterra-workers-join-united-steelworkers

Categories: Bus, Electric Vehicles, Global Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Suppliers, Technology, Vehicle OEM, Zero Emissions

The partnership formalizes the relationship as the two companies begin to deploy several electric bus customer projects, with the earliest expected to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10030871/byd-amply-partner-for-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-services

Categories: Bus, Global Fleet, Motorcoach, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions

Uses Proterra’s battery system, which features a compact, robust design enabling energy density, by volume and mass.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10030880/abc-proterra-unveil-all-electric-van-hool-cx45e-motorcoach

Categories: Bus, Electric Vehicles, Global Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Suppliers, Sustainability, Technology, Zero Emissions

VRT is the company’s first customer in Idaho and the first transit agency in Idaho to bring electric buses to its community.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10030890/idahos-yrt-to-add-proterra-battery-electric-buses-charging-infrastructure

Categories: Bus, Management, Mobility, Motorcoach, New Mobility, Paratransit, Suppliers, Technology, Vehicle OEM, Zero Emissions

From education sessions to the show floor, here's a look at some of the highlights of BusCon 2019, which was held at the Indiana Convention Center in...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10049771/a-look-at-buscon-2019

Categories: Bus, Suppliers, Technology, Zero Emissions

With less hardware to purchase and less equipment to install, the multi-dispenser charging solution can lower the cost of infrastructure for customers.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10030917/proterra-launches-multi-dispenser-charging-solution