Mortimer Downey, Force for Mass Transit in U.S. and N.Y., Dies at 87
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Mortimer Downey, Force for Mass Transit in U.S. and N.Y., Dies at 87

He devised innovative financing to revive New York City’s subway. In Washington, as a U.S. Transportation Department leader, he bolstered Amtrak and secured federal funds for public transit.
How Your Child’s School Bus Might Prevent Blackouts
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How Your Child’s School Bus Might Prevent Blackouts

When not driving around, electric buses and other vehicles could help utilities by storing their solar and wind energy and releasing it to meet surges in demand.