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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has selected BAE Systems to supply electric power and propulsion systems for its transit buses. BAE’s series hybrid system features no mechanical link between the diesel engine and the axle. All power comes from the electric motor. All power comes from the electric motor.

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FTA awarding $55M to 10 projects deploying battery-electric and fuel-cell buses

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BAE Systems, Ballard Power Systems and ElDorado National will team up to build the new zero-emission buses. The zero-emission buses will replace five diesel buses that are at the end of their useful life. The charging station has emergency power generation capability, providing power to the electric bus fleet during power outages.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. Louis, Kansas City, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville). Joint 2006 study by the Center for Clean Air Policy and Center for Neighborhood Technology.

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