FIRST-EVER NATURAL GAS-HYBRID TRANSIT BUS LAUNCHED IN SAN DIEGO
San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has launched what's believed to be the first commercial bus with a CNG and electric hybrid drive system. The new technology was made possible by grants from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), San Diego Air Pollution Control District (APCD), and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
ENOVA SYSTEMS AND IC BUS EXECUTE LONG TERM AGREEMENT FOR HYBRID SCHOOL BUSES
Published at 26.05.2008 in Alternatives, Technology
Enova Systems has entered into a Long Term Supply Agreement with IC Bus, a wholly owned affiliate of Navistar, Inc. and the nation’s largest school bus manufacturer, that guarantees that Enova’s proprietary Post Transmission Parallel Hybrid Electric drive system will be used in IC Bus’ hybrid school buses.
SMRT CORPORATION CHOOSES MERCEDES-BENZ BLUETEC 5 DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Published at 16.05.2008 in Public transport, Technology
Singapore’s public transport company SMRT has ordered 66 Mercedes-Benz BlueTec city buses with reduced exhaust emissions and diesel consumption through advanced technology and environment-friendly engines
IMPROVED EMISSIONS CONTROL WITH GOLD
Nanostellar is a company which uses “rational design” to develop new catalyst materials for diesel emissions control. Shown is the final snapshot of a simulation that predicts the surface composition of a nanoparticle alloy under CO environment. The company designs new materials with which can be overcome some of the limitations of the materials that are being used today.
FLORIDA AIRPORT TRIALS HYDROGEN-POWERED BUSES
Orlando International Airport is currently testing four hydrogen-powered Ford shuttle busses, in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint. The busses are equipped with internal combustion engines which are powered by hydrogen gas instead of conventional fuel, according to a report from CNN.
