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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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UPS also works with manufacturers, governments and utilities to leverage innovative technology, such as smart grid charging in London that enables the company’s electric-vehicle fleet to charge without an expensive power supply grid update. UPS now has more than 1,000 electric and hybrid electric vehicles deployed worldwide.

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PG&E showcased extended-range electric truck from via motors at national Plug-In Day event

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Ultimately, the trucks could act as backup power sources to shorten planned or unplanned outages and boost the electric grid when needed. PG&E’s transportation fleet includes 3,100 alternative-fuel and high-efficiency vehicles, including compressed natural gas, bio-diesel, electric and hybrid units.

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ICCT: available low-carbon fuels can reduce CI of on-road transportation fuels in Pacific Coast region by 14%–21% by 2030

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The study presents eight scenarios for low-carbon fuel supply, including varying amounts of electricity, hydrogen, ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, next generation cellulosic biofuel, and natural gas. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. The team also compared the 8 scenarios against an illustrative region-wide composite policy target.

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Obama orders GHG cuts for Federal Agencies; 50% of all new agency vehicles to be ZEV or PHEV by 2025

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Planning for appropriate charging or refueling infrastructure or other power storage technologies for ZEVs and PHEVs and opportunities for ancillary services to support vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G).

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. National Grid. Electric vehicle coalition.

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European Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking Issues €89.1M Call for Proposals for 2010

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The European Commission Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH) Joint Undertaking (JU) has published its 2010 Call for Proposals with a budget of €89.1 The JU publishes annual calls for proposals (from 2008-2013), on the basis of which funding is granted for research, technological development and demonstration projects. Earlier post.).

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EC Releases Communication on European Strategy for Clean and Energy-efficient Vehicles; Special Focus on EVs

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The strategy considers three main types of powertrains: Combustion engines burning alternative fuels such as liquid biofuels and gaseous fuels (including LPG, CNG and biogas). Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Fuels Hydrogen. Electric vehicle technology. Recycling and transportation of batteries. Resources.

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