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For the first time in state history, a hybrid-electric plane has taken flight between Maui's Kahului Airport to Hana and back on a single charge. The Nov. 22 flight was conducted by Los Angeles-based Ampaire Inc.
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The novel charging technology allows power to be drawn from vehicles for use within the North Boulder Recreation Center during the day when demand is highest, and charges vehicles overnight.
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As of Nov. 16, the Greenville Police Department had received 587 alerts from the license plate scanning system, resulting in 11 warrants, and found 52 stolen vehicles based on those alerts.
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Ticketing and trip-planning across some half dozen transit providers in San Joaquin County, Calif., has been brought under one app, allowing for an easy jump for riders moving from one system to another.
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As Ford Motor Co. enters the early stages of its transition to electric vehicles, it faces a decision that could shape the success of its electric-vehicle strategy: whether to make the battery cells that power EVs.
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A study conducted by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University earlier this year found that cybersecurity protocols and general concern about cyberthreats were inadequate across many agencies.
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Among the recommendations contained in a 295-page Transit Development Plan given to the Eau Claire City Council is the idea of using a smartphone app and smaller vehicles to replace a bus serving the north side.
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Marin County Search and Rescue have been using e-bikes for the past year to extend the range and speed of rescue missions. The first pair of donated bikes were introduced in 2019 and the fleet has since been expanded.
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IndyGo announces plans to improve the city's busiest bus stops in downtown bus stops. The upgrades will include ticketing machines, real-time information screens, and security cameras.
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The Yakima Air Terminal and others have been chosen as a beta test sites for the aircraft, according to the state’s Department of Transportation. The announcement comes after two years of study with industry stakeholders.
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The agency will use a $5.7 million grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency to buy seven of the 15 electric buses it plans to use for the Bus Rapid Transit system between Oakland and Downtown Pittsburgh.
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Public sector transit agencies are expected to continue their transition away from fossil fuel burning fleets, expanding the use of electric buses, despite setbacks by the COVID-19 crisis.
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During 2018, the Montana Highway Patrol started using drones and photogrammetry software to examine crash scenes. Officers say the tech has dramatically increased efficiency, safety and accuracy.
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A diverse group of stakeholders around the Texas city is researching the resilience of grid infrastructure, focusing on how best to defend against natural and manmade electromagnetic disturbances.
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Transit leaders are working to bring futuristic mobility options, like air taxis, aerial gondolas and Hyperloop, to the region with the help of a $1 million grant from the Florida state Legislature.
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Imagine flying in a small, pilot-free aircraft between counties in the Tampa Bay area, or riding in an aerial gondola — like at a ski resort — to get from Tropicana Field to the St. Pete Pier.
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A first-of-its-kind partnership between Lyft and the Denver Regional Transportation District laid the foundation for mass transit fare purchases through the rideshare company’s smartphone app.
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Venture capital investors recently discussed the transportation innovations where they see big opportunities for significant growth — the expansion of electric vehicles and autonomous technologies are among them.
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