Category: Transit News

Highland Electric Fleets and GRID Alternatives Partner on Workforce Development and Training Program for Electric School Bus Operations

Highland Electric Fleets and GRID Alternatives Partner on Workforce Development and Training Program for Electric School Bus Operations

| October 10, 2024

GRID Alternatives will deliver a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the unique demands of electric school bus fleets  Highland Electric Fleets, the leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS) for school bus and municipal fleets, has partnered with GRID Alternatives to create a workforce development training program focused on all aspects of electric school bus operations. The partnership aims to create […]

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Spot loads up 15% as supply chains respond to storms

Spot loads up 15% as supply chains respond to storms

| October 9, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s impact on spot truckload freight was regional and considerable Freight Trends from DAT One and DAT iQSpot market data for Sept 29-Oct 4, 2024 (Week 40) Spot loads on DAT One increased by 15%; truck posts declined by 16.3% as supply chains responded to stormsWith supply chains adjusting to Hurricane Helene-related cleanup in […]

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Terawatt Infrastructure Opens EV Fleet Charging Site in Los Angeles, Reinforcing Commitment to Accelerating Electrification

Terawatt Infrastructure Opens EV Fleet Charging Site in Los Angeles, Reinforcing Commitment to Accelerating Electrification

| October 9, 2024

Site Provides Full-Stack Charging Solution for Light-Duty Fleets  Terawatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets announced the opening of its first full-build charging site, which will serve light-duty fleets in high-traffic areas of Los Angeles, California. The site, located three miles from Los Angeles International Airport in Inglewood, features 29 DC Fast Chargers and advanced automated site management […]

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Smart Eye’s AIS Driver Support System Confirmed for Regulatory Approval Homologation with Leading Bus Manufacturer Solaris

Smart Eye’s AIS Driver Support System Confirmed for Regulatory Approval Homologation with Leading Bus Manufacturer Solaris

| October 8, 2024

Certification ensures compliance with the EU’s General Safety Regulation (GSR), which mandates the use of advanced drowsiness detection technology in all new trucks, buses, and cars Smart Eye, Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), announced that its AIS Commercial Vehicle (CV) Alert driver support system has successfully passed homologation with Polish bus manufacturer Solaris . This certification ensures compliance […]

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Continental Introduces EV Compatible Tire for Urban City Buses

Continental Introduces EV Compatible Tire for Urban City Buses

| October 7, 2024

Engineered with a new tread compound, the Conti HAU 5 ensures a smooth and quiet ride, enhancing the commuting experience for both drivers and passengers as they navigate city streets and highways Continental, one of the largest tire and automotive technology suppliers in the world, has released its first EV compatible truck/bus tire in the […]

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California Energy Project Launches Second Round of Transit Set-Aside Lane; Up to $15 Million Available in Zero-Emission Charging and Hydrogen Infrastructure Incentives

California Energy Project Launches Second Round of Transit Set-Aside Lane; Up to $15 Million Available in Zero-Emission Charging and Hydrogen Infrastructure Incentives

| October 7, 2024

Transit fleets seeking to convert to zero-emission fleets, and in need of charging/fueling infrastructure, are encouraged to apply The California Energy Commission’s Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE) Project is excited to announce Year Two of the Transit Set-Aside Funding Lane, open now through Q1 2025. Administered by CALSTART and partner Tetra Tech, […]

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