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UPS accelerates use of ORION routing optimization software; reducing 100M miles driven annually at full deployment

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The ORION algorithm was initially developed in a lab and tested at various UPS sites from 2003 to 2009. Global routes outside of the US will be deployed after 2017 to further reduce miles driven, vehicle maintenance, fuel use and CO 2 emissions. Connected vehicles Fleets Fuel Efficiency Telematics'

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

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In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

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In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.

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New Citaro Fuel Cell Bus Debuts in Hamburg; 50% Lower Fuel Consumption

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The fuel cell drive system is also practically maintenance-free, and has a long operating life. This is a follow-up to the European Union’s CUTE and HyFLEET:CUTE projects, which were carried out from 2003 to 2009.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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When Lutz first proposed creating an electric car in 2003, the idea "bombed" inside GM, he says. "I Felix and I might differ on that -- Felix and I were talking the other day -- but we dont expect the battery and the battery maintenance to be part of the ownership cost of your car. The electrification of the automobile is inevitable."

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