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OMNITEK ENGINEERING EXPANDS CNG BUSINESS WITH TATA MOTORS
Published at 28.01.2012 in 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.
Sae Taskforce J2954 Nears Standard On Wireless Charging
The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year,…
Apta: More And More People Are Pro-transit
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…
Lahood Announces Us$77 Million In Grants To 22 University Transportation Centers
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…
Coach America Files For Chapter 11
Coach America Holdings Inc. announced the company and its subsidiaries have filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of…
Free App For Fleetboard Telematics System Now Available For Buses Stuttgart
Daimler FleetBoard is the first supplier of telematics solutions to offer a fleet management and driving analysis app for the Apple iPhone and iPad. Operators can use it…
Allison Boxes In New Burulas Buses
Allison Transmission has further grown its presence in the Turkish publictransport market, with the BURULAS (Bursa Ulasim Toplu Tasima Isletmeciligi) operation in Bursa, Turkey, ordering 18 new Otokar…
Voith To Start Series Delivery Of Diwa Transmissions For India
The transmission will be mounted in the Mercedes-Benz O500 citybus launched at the recent AutoExpo in Delhi. The goal is to roll out a local product for the…
Chinese School Bus Makers Split On Safety Draft
BEIJING - Opinions were divided among school bus manufacturers at a national conference over proposed standards for the buses, with some complaining that a newly released draft of…
Per Carlsson Is New President At Volvo Buses
Per Carlsson has been appointed President Volvo Bus Corporation. He will assume his new assignment January 1, 2012. Per Carlsson will replace Håkan Karlsson who will take…
Tata's Says Cng-electric Hybrid Buses In Great Demand
Tata Motors recently has received an order for 10 CNG-electric hybrid buses from Spain. Mr. Ravi Pisharody, President Commercial Vehicles of Tata Motors, said, “We expect demand…
Ashok Leyland Gets Big Order From Tanzania
Ashok Leyland has bagged an order worth around USD 36.56 million for 723 trucks, buses and special application vehicles from the Government of Tanzania. These vehicles will…
Nabi To Unveil Fresh Lfw Platform
North American Bus Industry’s (short: NABI's) proven LFW platform has recently received a fresh, new front mask that incorporates modern and functional design cues, including a more…
Bredamenarinibus To Be Sold
According to press reports, Italian aerospace and defence group, Finmeccanica, is to sell its bus building subsidiary, BredaMenarinibus, next year. The company produces the Vivacity, Avancity, Lander…
£90 Million Boost For British Buses
Bus services across England are set to receive £90 million to make them greener, more efficient and easier to use, Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced. The…
Huge Investment In Intelligent Transportation Predicted
Four key smart transportation sectors – traffic management systems; public transportation systems; smart charging for plug-in electric vehicles; and vehicle-to-vehicle systems – are set for a huge…
Kinglong To Launch Bonneted Schoolbus
Kinglong has confirmed that they are now developing a bonneted school bus that will be in compliance with American federal safety standards for this type of bus.…
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