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

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StarMetro, the city of Tallahassee’s public transit system, has agreed to purchase 22 Proterra Catalyst FC buses to service Florida State University (FSU), bringing the StarMetro fleet to 27 battery-electric buses. The new electric buses will also provide fuel and maintenance cost savings of more than $10 million.

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CALSTART: Inventory of US electric school buses hit 1,738 in Sep 2021

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Currently, ESBs may still cost 300 percent more than an equivalent diesel-powered school bus, and although data suggests maintenance is much more affordable for ESBs, labor trained in electric drivetrains can be challenging to find in many areas of the country (Arora, 2021).

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Crew 7 returns to Earth following 197 days aboard the International Space Station

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During their 197 days aboard the International Space Station, they were a part of Expeditions 69 and 70 completing numerous scientific experiments and maintenance to help keep the ISS running smoothly.

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Ultra-yacht launches all-electric Duffy boat with solar charging at St. Petersburg show

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Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show in Florida. The Duffy Bayshore 18 is a zero-emission, low-maintenance boat that offers up to 12 hours of fun on the water. Today Ultra-Yacht announced its first-ever All-Electric Duffy Boat featuring a solar charging option at the St.

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Twin Rivers (CA) Unified School District receives 10 additional LionC electric school buses

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Lion has worked closely with the district to train staff in vehicle operation and maintenance, both on-site at its transit yard and at Lion’s nearby Sacramento Experience Center where the vehicles are also serviced.

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Report: JR Tokai and 11 partners to team on bid for high-speed rail system in Florida

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JR Tokai) plans to team up with 11 partners to bid for a high-speed rail system in Florida. Florida will likely ask the prospective bidders to add US companies to their teams for such work as rail line construction, train operation and maintenance. The Nikkei reports that Central Japan Railway Co.(JR Nippon Sharyo Ltd.;

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Parker Hannifin and Autocar Deliver Hydraulic Hybrid Refuse Vehicles to Florida Communities

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Parker Hannifin Corporation, in partnership with Autocar, delivered hydraulic hybrid refuse vehicles to three South Florida municipalities ( earlier post ): City of Miami, the City of Hialeah, and Miami-Dade County. Click to enlarge. The new Autocar E3 refuse vehicles feature Parker’s RunWise hydraulic hybrid drive system. Earlier post.).

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