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Chicago's Pace Breaks Ground on Zero-Emission Bus Facility |
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By launching this effort in Waukegan, Pace is prioritizing communities historically impacted by industrial pollution and economic disinvestment,
ensuring they benefit from the agency's clean energy transition. | Photo: Pace via Metro |
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From Metro:
The electric transformation of Chicago's Pace Suburban Bus reached a major milestone when state and local officials joined agency leaders to break ground on the renovation of the agency's North Division Garage. The project will create the region's first bus facility designed to support an all-electric fleet and move forward Pace's transition to a zero-emission fleet.
Pace's Electric Bus Upgrade
The upgrades to the facility places Waukegan at the forefront of Project Zero, Pace's initiative to reduce pollution and honor statewide climate goals by converting its entire bus fleet to zero-emissions technology by 2040. By launching this effort in Waukegan, Pace is prioritizing communities historically impacted by industrial pollution and economic disinvestment, ensuring they benefit from the agency's clean energy transition.................
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Boston Chauffeur expands fleet with new MCI Motorcoach |
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Currently, MTPD may ban a person for up to 24 hours if they violate the passenger conduct rules in WMATA's Tariff, which includes abusive,
unacceptable, or unsafe conduct. | Photo: Larry Levine via Metro |
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From Bus & Motorcoach News:
Boston Chauffeur, a Massachusetts-based black car and limousine service, has taken another major step forward in its expansion into the motorcoach market.
The company recently took delivery of a new, fully customized MCI J4500 motorcoach — its second purchase from Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. The acquisition signals Boston Chauffeur's continued push into group transportation, adding capacity for corporate travel, weddings, and private charters.
"We started out with humble roots in the limousine industry, so transitioning to adding full-size coach buses was a major decision," said Mark Kini, owner of Boston Chauffeur. "I am extremely happy we chose MCI, as the whole team has been true professionals."....................................
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| STA's Lane Uses Transportation, EV Experience to Share Sustainability Advice |
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Photo: Stock Photo of STA School Bus per STN |
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From School Transportation News:
Rachel Lane joined Student Transportation of America in 2022 and has since been instrumental in driving the company's green fleet initiative.
Lane, the school bus contractor's vice president of electrification and sustainability, earned her degree in electrical engineering from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Soon after, she joined the U.S. Air Force to follow in her family's military tradition, serving as a chief engineer and flight commander.
During this time, she designed essential communication networks and supported special operation missions in South America and the Middle East. She focused on implementing tactical communications, satellite links and air traffic control systems at various air force bases, as well as leading and motivating over 150 enlisted troops and junior officers...................................
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