Crosspoint Kinetics, a Cummins Crosspoint company that quickly transforms fleets’ new and existing class 3-7 buses and trucks into more fuel-efficient and cleaner running vehicles, is anticipated to make a major partnership announcement and showcase its flagship product, the Kinetics Hybrid, at the 2015 Green Truck Summit and Work Truck Show, March 3-6. This is […]
Gerald C. Francis has been named the general manager of its Keolis Commuter Services unit in Boston, the operator of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail network since July 1, 2014. He replaces Tom Mulligan, who resigned earlier this week. Franck Dubourdieu was named deputy general manager. He previously served as director of Quality […]
Courtesy of Washington Post By Emily Badger: The rise of Uber does not bode well for car-makers. The ride-hailing service, and other apps like it, have made it increasingly easy in major cities to get around town without owning a car. They promise the convenience of personal cars without the monthly car payment, the speed […]
Efficient Drivetrains, (EDI), a leader in advanced, high-efficiency Hybrid and Electric drivetrain solutions, has announced that Kent Williams joined its Board of Advisors. Williams brings extensive experience in the capital markets and knowledge of PHEV drivetrains and new battery technologies. He is a strategic advisor to alternative energy companies and assists automotive companies who are […]
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has announced that it has reached an agreement for the first working Hyperloop passenger transportation system on a five-mile stretch in California’s Central Valley as part of Quay Valley, a new, sustainable 21st Century town. The Hyperloop, also called the 5th mode of transportation, allows a capsule with 28 people to […]
A recent study has found that how you commute translates into a major factor in terms of your overall health and your happiness. So, let’s begin with some data. The numbers show that the average commute time in the United States is 25.4 minutes. Many of us would say it feels a lot longer than […]
According to the latest Green Transit News report, fuel prices moved upwards over the past few days. This week, the price of Regular nationwide was $2.328 vs. $2.268 one week ago bud down significantly from $3.426 last year at this time. As for Diesel was somewhat similar. One gallon of Diesel stands at $2.884 vs. […]
The world’s second largest economy is gearing up its electric car business and many are taking note. Beginning at the turn of this century, China made a public commitment to becoming a world leader in electric cars. In fact, according to some reports, the government declared it would have one-half million electric vehicles (EVs) on the […]
The Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) of Saudi Arabia has signed a $100 million contract to deploy traffic management system in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s largest city. Selected was TransCore, a Nashville-headquartered provider of innovative, technical solutions and engineering services for applications encompassing next generation Open Road Tolling and Traffic Management Systems. For project, TransCore will deploy […]
Karsan, a leading Turkish automotive manufacturer focused on the creation, production and sales of urban and suburban transport vehicles, has launched a presence in Italy. Called Karsan Italy S.R.L, it will be headquartered in Turin. Heading the operation will be David Siviero, who will serve as General Manager and has senior management experience with international […]
