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U Alabama study finds LTE C-V2N and DSRC connected vehicle latency approximately equivalent for infrastructure messages

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A side-by-side comparison of connected vehicle technology at 85 traffic signals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area showed that latency in delivering safety messages from roadside units (RSUs) to vehicles via dedicated short range radios (DSRC) and LTE cellular (C-V2N) was “approximately equivalent,” according to a study by the University of Alabama.

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StarMetro places 3rd order for electric buses with Proterra for Florida State; 100% battery-electric fleet

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The new electric buses will also provide fuel and maintenance cost savings of more than $10 million. Proterra has also sold its Catalyst buses to the University of Montana, Duke University and Alabama A&M University.

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University will receive funds to purchase zero-emission electric buses, which will replace diesel buses that have reached the end of their useful life. City of Rochester. Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). The Transit Authority of the City of Omaha (Metro). The City of Nashua.

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Mercedes-Benz selects Plug Power fuel cell technology for lift truck fleet

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(MBUSI) has purchased 72 Plug Power GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell units to operate its Hyster electric lift truck fleet in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The GenDrive units will replace lead-acid batteries, which require space-consuming charging areas and an expensive maintenance infrastructure.

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

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Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University will receive funds to replace diesel buses that have reached the end of useful life with zero-emission electric buses, including all related electrical charging station infrastructure. City of Tucson. Southern California Association of Governments. City of Rock Hill.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. They are less costly to drive at $1.24 per eGallon (US Average). They come with the latest technology, like driver assist lane tracking, emergency braking, and over-the-air updates. They’re safer.

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GE Aviation hits Farnborough at full throttle; $7.5B in R&D investments since 2010; ceramic matrix composites and 3D printing

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Last month, GE broke ground on two factories in Huntsville, Alabama that will produce CMC materials. The transition to Predix this year coincided with GE’s launch of the TrueChoice suite of engine maintenance offerings across a commercial engine’s lifecycle. Within the TrueChoice offerings are several mobile phone applications.

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