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Benefits and Implementation Challenges of Bus Electrification

The number of transit BEBs currently on order or operating in the U.S. grew 112 percent from 2018 to 2021. As of 2021, more than 1,300 zero-emission transit buses were delivered or awarded to U.S. transit agencies, although this encompasses only 2 percent of the U.S. transit bus fleet. Similarly...

Electric Bus Basics

Battery electric buses and electric school buses run on electricity only and require recharging their onboard battery packs from an external power source. There are three types of charging infrastructure for battery electric buses, all of which can be installed at the maintenance or storage...

Electric Micromobility Basics

Electric micromobility includes any small, low-speed, electric-powered transportation device, including electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and other small, lightweight, wheeled electric-powered conveyances. 

Electric micromobility devices are...

Part 40 - DOT Policies Notice

DOT Drug Testing: Employer DOT Policies – the Part 40 Changes

On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 27596). This final rule, among other items, amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program to include...

Part 40 Final Rule - DOT Summary of Changes

On May 02, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 27596). This final rule, among other items, amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program to include oral fluid testing.

When is the final rule effective?

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Notice: Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF)

On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 27596). This final rule, among other items, amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program to include oral fluid testing.

When is the final rule effective?

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