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Major e-bus makers Proterra and Vicinity Motor make the case for a national bus electrification strategy. The electric bus industry in the U.S. could get a significant infusion of federal funding under proposals now being considered in Washington, D.C. The leaders of two major e-bus manufacturers, U.S.-based Proterra and Canada-based... read more →

Atlanta has installed fiber-optic cable for a new “smart city” corridor to connect dozens of neighborhoods with an advanced communications network, according to a Thursday announcement from a vendor working with the city. The “Atlanta BeltLine” project, which aims to connect 45 neighborhoods with trails, streetcars and parks, is now... read more →

WARREN — For more than a decade, city residents have been encouraged to ride their bicycles more during the annual Bike to Work Day activities held at the city’s log cabin. Until last year, cycling enthusiasts met at the log cabin across from Courthouse Square in May to celebrate bicycling... read more →

The technology used creates a real-time 3D map of roads and intersections New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has partnered with Rutgers University to develop a testbed for mobility data-gathering, analysis and sharing technologies. The university’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) will install the solutions at multiple intersections in New Brunswick, New Jersey... read more →

At a congressional hearing Thursday, high-speed rail supporters said it could cut congestion and connect communities, but troubled projects in California and Texas remain front of mind for opponents. High-speed rail advocates talked up its benefits at a congressional hearing Thursday, while opponents raised concerns around how projects can be financed... read more →

The pandemic has changed the way Minnesotans travel and that includes buses, light rail and commuter rail, which have seen ridership drop dramatically. Now Minnesota Department of Transportation officials are looking at what comes next by engaging in a new research project. Riders know the experience on public transportation hasn't been... read more →

The hyperloop is ready for a breakthrough, and Zeleros is one of the concepts in the running. The Spanish start-up has created a unique technology thanks to their approach to their higher-pressure tubes. Artist's impression - Zeleros hyperloop The hyperloop is what you get when you take a magnetic levitation... read more →

An electric vehicle at a charging station in Chula Vista. (Rob Nikolewski/The San Diego Union-Tribune) The first version of ‘Power Your Drive’ ran $25 million over budget By ROB NIKOLEWSKI APRIL 15, 2021 5:19 PM PT The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday gave the green light to San Diego Gas &... read more →

This article was originally published by Martin Banks onClean Fleet Report, a publication that gives its readers the information they need to move to cars and trucks with best fuel economy, including electric cars, fuel cells, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and advanced diesel and gasoline engines. Is Air Power Blowing Over the Horizon? At the... read more →

Dive Brief The City of Boston is offering a free public transit pilot for up to 1,000 employees who work in five of the city's Main Street districts. Pilot participants will receive a pre-loaded Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) pass with $60, and other participants will receive two cards after four weeks that... read more →