Forest River Inc. announced the acquisition of certain assets of Turtle Top, a premier luxury bus manufacturer located in New Paris, Ind. Turtle Top, family owned since 1962, is a leader in the luxury transportation industry, according to a press release. Turtle Top designs and manufactures buses and specialty vehicles for the motorcoach industry, as […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) announced the final delivery of six 40-foot diesel refurbished shuttle buses to the San Francisco Airport (SFO). CCW was awarded this contract in December 2016. The shuttle buses underwent a complete paint and body makeover that included a new paint scheme and radio system installation. The buses will primarily function to […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) was a part of the GTrans ribbon cutting ceremony, held on May 31, 2017, to commemorate the launch of five re-powered Zero-Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) battery-electric buses. Attendees at the ribbon cutting included Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Commissioner of the California Energy Commission Janea Scott, California Assembly Member Jose Medina, Mayor Tasha […]
Today’s best GPS fleet tracking software does more than just monitor vehicles. The best tracking systems give business owners tools and information that can help them identify hidden problems, coach their mobile workers for better performance, reduce fleet expenses and improve visibility into essential business functions that can lead to higher efficiency and profitability. So if you’re […]
Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification (WAVE) announced that its Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) technology is now providing in-route charging for electric-powered buses at Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park and Palmdale Transportation Center. WAVE has completed a full OEM integration with BYD at their Lancaster manufacturing facility, now working together to help Antelope Valley Transit Authority reach […]
By Dave Millhouser More than 500 bus fans ranging from families with toddlers to grizzled industry veterans descended on Hershey, PA, June 2nd and 3rd for the Museum of Bus Transportation’s “Spring Fling.” With final numbers still being tallied, it’s clear that the attendance and participation far exceeded previous editions. Nearly 50 visiting buses, ranging […]
Proterra announced on June 13, 2017, that it has closed a $55 million Series 6 round, on the heels of an oversubscribed $140 million Series 5 in January. Generation Investment Management LLP, a long-term, sustainability focused investment firm led the round, which was joined by BMW i Ventures, the corporate venture capital team founded by […]
WHAT: ABA’s Bus Industry Safety Council & Bus Maintenance and Repair Council Summer Meetings WHERE: BWI Airport Marriott, Linthicum, Md. WHEN: Tuesday, June 13 Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. *Opening general session begins at 9:30 a.m. BISC Highlighted Topics Include: Approaches to Cybersecurity Measures for the Bus Industry NTSB Update TSA Update ELD […]
The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.), an international organization developing and establishing the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the standard for charging battery-powered electric vehicles of all kinds, announced on June 6, 2017 that Proterra, the leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, has become its first North American electric bus company member. Proterra joined CharIN to help ensure heavy-duty […]
The ELD rule, or the electronic logging device rule, goes into effect December 2017. While new mandates are rarely welcome, smart carriers can turn a headache into an opportunity by implementing a platform approach that solves their ELD and telematics solutions. Such an approach offers 5 key benefits: 1: Hours of service (HOS) compliance: By […]