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MARCH 11, 2009

AT&T plans to invest up to $565 million as part of a long-term strategy to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. The new deployments will bring AT&T’s alternative-fuel fleet to more than 15,000 vehicles by 2019. The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Ann Arbor, Mich.,

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JUNE 30, 2009

Dallas-based BAF Technologies has begun converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated CNG technology in 2009. This is part of AT&T’s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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JULY 17, 2023

A self-driving car is capable of driving itself sensing the environment with no help of a driver. They are the driver-less vehicle and also known as the autonomous car. Driver assistance systems are implemented in a car to enhance the driver’s convenience. An autonomous car is the one which is 100% driver-less vehicle.

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JULY 29, 2010

Registrations of alternatively fuelled cars in the UK doubled in the first six months of 2010 compared with the first half of 2009, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show. The figures also reveal that CO2 emissions from new cars continue to decline as average CO2 rating of new [.].

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MAY 23, 2019

RNG is a key part of UPS’ strategy to increase alternative fuel consumption to be 40% of total ground fuel purchases by 2025, supporting the logistics leader’s efforts to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its ground fleet 12% by 2025. UPS fueling stations in Albuquerque, N.M.; Atlanta, Ga.;

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MAY 8, 2011

2009 was a bleak time for the motoring industry – and alternative fuel vehicles and hybrids were not immune from the crisis, according to figures that have just been released by the US Energy Information Administration.

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AUGUST 11, 2011

According to the US Energy Information Administration, demand for alternative fuel vehicles is on the increase in US fleets. It finds that there were 826,318 in 2009 – up around seven per cent from 2008.

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AUGUST 8, 2018

A transit agency may use zero-emission cars or vans or bicycles to meet a portion of its ZEB requirements. A transit agency can receive bonus credits for early placement of ZEBs, including extra credits for early Fuel cell electric buses; however, bonus credits do not apply to the waiver for early compliance. ZEB Bonus credit.

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APRIL 19, 2009

Some of the vehicles in the 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas. The student team from Laval University (Quebec, Canada) took the grand prize in the “Prototype” category at the 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas , held 15-18 April at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, with 2,757.1 Click to enlarge. miles per gallon (0.085 L/100km).

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications. We are committed to providing smart, alternative fuel solutions for car buyers, and look forward to continue growing our eco-vehicle portfolio.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on the progress of ZEV sales in the state during the first half of 2020, drawing on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). million by 2025. Cumulative PEV Sales at 15.3% of 2030 Goal—BEVs at 8.9%. of the 2030 goal.

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APRIL 20, 2017

The fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) continued to improve last year but at a slower rate, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency. million new passenger cars were registered—an increase of almost 7% compared to 2015. of all new cars sold in the EU. Source: EEA.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

This is the highest volume recorded for October since 2009, when 1.26 As a result, the fuel type accounted for 41.4% In contrast, alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) reported the second highest market share ever recorded in October 2017, with 66,000 electric and hybrid vehicles registered. million units were registered.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

By deploying Zipcar’s FastFleet car sharing platform in these and other vehicles, as well as its self-service online reservation and secure vehicle access system, the program is expected to help the City gain new efficiencies, improve utilization and reduce costs, while further reducing the environmental impacts of their fleet.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.

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APRIL 23, 2009

Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. The changes will affect the most polluting hybrids such as the Lexus RX 400H and biofuel ready cars such as the Saab 9-5 Biopower.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Key to this reduction has been the development and implementation of a plan that has improved the State fleet’s overall use of alternative fuels, the reduction of unneeded fleet vehicles, and reducing unnecessary vehicle miles traveled. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%). 216,723 gallons E85 ethanol (6%).

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition, launched in November 2009, is committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the deployment of electric vehicles on a mass scale in order to combat the economic, environmental, and national security threats posed by US dependence on petroleum. Earlier post.). —Loveland Mayor Cecil Gutierrez.

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JULY 9, 2009

An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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DECEMBER 13, 2009

million cars and light trucks will be sold in the United States. million cars and light trucks this year. In 2009, hybrid market share will be approximately 2.8%. In 2009, diesel market share will be approximately 2.1% The industry is currently tracking to sell approximately 10.3 of 2010 sales will be hybrids, about 2.2%

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MARCH 3, 2015

The deployment will result in a 100,000-metric-ton reduction in CO 2 emissions, equivalent to taking 21,000 passenger cars off the road for a year, according to the Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. The ORION algorithm was initially developed in a lab and tested at various UPS sites from 2003 to 2009.

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

DE-FOA-0001858 ) ARPA-E issued previous OPEN solicitations in 2009, 2012, and 2015. Under the Transportation Technical Category, ARPA-E lists 11 subcategories: Alternative fuels (non-bio). Technologies that create fuels that are substitutes for gasoline/diesel, but are not bio-based. Engines - transportation.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The NOV alleges that Volkswagen and Audi cars from model years 2009-2015 equipped with 2.0-liter, The allegations cover roughly 482,000 diesel passenger cars sold in the United States since 2008. Affected diesel models include: Jetta (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Beetle (Model Years 2009 – 2015).

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MAY 4, 2009

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has deployed 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids as the first alternative fuel vehicles to be used as marked and unmarked patrol cars in the Police Department’s fleet. The Nissan Altima Hybrids account for 40 of more than 100 total hybrid vehicles the Department is expected to deploy this year.

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AUGUST 19, 2015

The CNG station is located at the interchange of Route 33 and Route 739 near Honda’s manufacturing and R&D operations and is part of a strategy that has seen Honda reduce the CO 2 emissions intensity of its parts shipments by more than 35 percent since 2009. The use of CNG as an alternative fuel allows us to do that.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., BAF was acquired by Clean Energy in October 2009.). The conversions are part of AT&T’s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. AT&T has awarded to BAF Technologies, Inc., Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

For example, transport energy consumption actually rose slightly in 2011 compared with 2010 (0.1 %), while overall transport GHG emissions (including aviation but excluding international maritime) in 2010 only reduced by 0.4 % compared to 2009. In spite of the increase in sales of electric vehicles in 2010 and 2011, alternatively?fueled

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MAY 1, 2009

Propel Fuels is working with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to fuel Enterprise’s rental cars in the Sacramento, California area with E85. Enterprise has the largest Flex Fuel rental fleet in the nation with more than 73,000 vehicles able to run on standard gasoline or E85.

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JANUARY 24, 2013

Funding comes from DOE’s Clean Cities Program, designed to assist the development of alternative fuel technologies, leading to decreased greenhouse gas emissions and reduced petroleum use in the transportation sector. This is in addition to $2,500 from the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.

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AUGUST 11, 2009

For the first nine months of Fiscal Year 2009, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) fuel use is down 20.2%—more Four key tactics have resulted in the fuel reduction: Increasing use of alternate fuels. INL has increased the use of alternate fuels, which include biodiesel and the ethanol-based fuel E85.

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

The “Prototype” category invites student teams to enter futuristic prototypes—streamlined vehicles focused on maximizing fuel efficiency through innovative design elements, such as drag reduction. The “Urban Concept” category, introduced at the 2009 event, focuses on more “roadworthy” fuel-efficient vehicles.

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MARCH 29, 2010

mpg achieved by Laval University in 2009, combined with a number of new teams adding fresh innovation and vehicle designs to the competition. Aimed at meeting the real-life needs of drivers, these vehicles are closer in appearance to the cars seen on roads today.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Additionally, FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles) also would count towards the ZEV total, but data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) show total market share for these vehicles to date at a mere 0.1%. The trend towards light trucks continues in spite of higher fuel prices. of the 2030 goal. a gallon, 19.5%

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MAY 27, 2010

In 2009, we forged this partnership in China to develop biofuel from agricultural waste; today, we are one step closer to producing commercial quantities. With gasoline prices hovering around $4 per gallon in China, companies across the country are reaffirming their commitment to investing in development of clean, alternative fuel sources.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

As part of a newly released Clean Mobility package, the European Commission is proposing a 30% reduction in average CO 2 emissions for new cars and vans from 2021 to 2030. EU sales of new passenger cars relative to global sales have decreased from 34% before the financial crisis (2008/2009) to 20% today.

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MARCH 27, 2012

Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. Ford has gained major market share in key commercial vehicle segments as the economy rebounds from the industry lows of 2009. in 2008 to 53.7% in 2011, even as new competitors entered the market.

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MAY 25, 2014

2009, earlier post. The report concluded that benefits in the medium- and long-term can be anticipated since the obtaining of an alternative fuel using a residual greenhouse gas would allow European dependence on conventional fossil fuels to be cut, and that way the risks in supply security to be minimized.

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