CHINA DEVELOPING ELECTRIC VEHICLE FRAMEWORK
Published at 01.02.2012 in Alternatives, International developments
China’s Standardisation Administration is now giving its approval for new legislation covering charging of electric vehicles. The legislation is for issued four sections of the Electric Vehicle Charging Interface and Communication Protocol Standards. These are intended for electric charging stations and are being introduced in a bid to step up the use of electric vehicles, part of a wider policy to develop alternative-fuel transportation in China.
ARRIVA PLACES ANOTHER LARGE ORDER WITH VDL BUS & COACH
Published at 31.01.2012 in Company news, International developments
Arriva orders another large number of SB-200 chassis’s for delivery in 2012 through the VDL UK dealership Arriva Bus and Coach. The order consists of 80 single deck chassis of the type SB-200. VDL says the single deck SB-200 chassis is a proven chassis concept achieving very low fuel consumption through the combination of a well proven running gear. Arriva has proven that this chassis gives greater benefits than others tested, low fuel consumption, reliability and whole life costs.
OMNITEK ENGINEERING EXPANDS CNG BUSINESS WITH TATA MOTORS
Published at 28.01.2012 in Alternatives, International developments
Omnitek Engineering Corporation announced it has been selected by India-based Tata Motors to supply original equipment high-pressure natural gas filters for 2012 passenger vehicles, expanding a supplier agreement for commercial vehicle filter applications that commenced in 2009.
APTA: MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE PRO-TRANSIT
Published at 26.01.2012 in International developments, Public transport
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President/CEO Michael Melaniphy recently examined the needs and trends facing the public transportation industry in his 2012. Melaniphy pointed out that more and more people are pro-transit, as evidenced by the overwhelming support for public transportation ballot initiatives since 2000.
LAHOOD ANNOUNCES US$77 MILLION IN GRANTS TO 22 UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION CENTERS
Published at 25.01.2012 in Infrastructure, International developments
US Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, has announced US$77 million in grants to 22 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges facing the country. The UTCs, which are located throughout the USA, conduct research that directly supports the priorities of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT).
