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New research advances energy efficiency, safety and performance of public transit

Rochester Institute of Technology's Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies and the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority are collaborating on a joint research project designed to implement state-of-the-art vehicle monitoring technology into public transit fleets.

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