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Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group adding testing center in New Mexico

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Now, the Autonomous Technology Group will extend its testing to New Mexico by building up a new testing center in Albuquerque. Daimler Trucks and Torc started their collaboration in spring 2019. According to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the tonnage of goods shipped by trucks in the US increased by 56% in the past decade.

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WHYY reports Philadelphia’s Proterra electric bus fleet sidelined due to cracked chassis and other defects

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Philadelphia’s public media organization WHYY, also the local PBS and NPR station, reports that the regional public transportation authority SEPTA has sidelined its entire fleet of 25 Proterra electric buses since February 2020. Proponents, like engineering professor Jeremy J. Cracking did recur, in some instances atop prior repairs.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Fiscal Year 2019 Low or No-Emission (Low-No) Bus Program Projects. The Anaheim Transportation Network will receive funds to purchase advanced battery-electric buses. Regional Transportation District. District Department of Transportation. Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX). Project Sponsor.

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