Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2018

Moving to cut energy use in new homes by more than 50%, the California Energy Commission (CEC) has adopted building standards that require solar photovoltaic systems starting in 2020. Now in its 10 th year, the program has invested more than $750 million in 615 projects covering a broad spectrum of alternative fuels and technologies.

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Standards Solar California Energy 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

A team of transportation and policy experts from the University of California released a report to the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) outlining policy options to significantly reduce transportation-related fossil fuel demand and emissions. Transit-oriented development/densification. Active transportation.

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Transportation California Davis Carbon 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2020

In 2019, Clean Energy unveiled ambitious goals to exclusively offer zero-carbon Redeem at all of its fueling stations by 2025. At this pace Clean Energy would outdistance other alternative fuels, including electric vehicles, which are not expected to hit that mark until 2045. Homewood Disposal Inc.,

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Clean Cleaning 2019 Renewable 284

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JANUARY 28, 2015

The fleet consists of liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas tractors serving customers in California, New York, Michigan, Texas, Arizona, Utah, Maryland, Georgia and Louisiana, as well as in Canada. million gallons of diesel fuel with lower emission domestically produced natural gas. maintenance facility.

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Fleet Gas Miles Alternative Fuels 150

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

The California Energy Commission approved its first $10 million to fund Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) research and development (R&D) projects during its monthly business meeting today. Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Alternative Fuel and Vehicles. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.:

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California San Diego Energy Solar 271

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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Fleet Alternative Fuels Maintenance Electrical 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2018

Blue Bird’s Vision Propane buses now offer an optional ultra-low NO x engine—developed in partnership with Roush CleanTech, and certified by both the EPA and California Air Resources Board at 0.02 g/bhp-hr—a new version of the Ford 6.8 HD-OBD LPG with Ultra Low NO x 0.02 emission designation. grams per brake horsepower hour.

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Alternative Fuels Cleaner EPA Grant 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2011

a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has already secured lease agreements for 87 heavy-duty natural gas trucks from customers looking to take advantage of the fuel cost savings and environmental benefits of alternative fuel powered vehicles. Ryder System, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Gas California Tucson Alternative Fuels 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2013

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is holding a public workshop on 17 September 2013, in Diamond Bar, California, to discuss updates to the Zero Emission Bus (ZBus) regulation and to explore the status of, and future developments to, ZBus technology and related systems.

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California Emissions Future 2006 265

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2015

The California Energy Commission approved nearly $18 million to fund projects that will help the state meet its climate and energy goals. Twelve million dollars will go toward three alternative fuel projects, $4 million will help fund two geothermal projects and $3.5 million will help fund local energy efficiency projects.

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California Energy Clean Cleaning 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2012

To support the planned commercial launch of fuel cell electric vehicles by automakers in 2015 (FCEVs), California needs 68 hydrogen fueling stations in five clusters in which most early adopters are expected, according to a new report issued by the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP).

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Hydrogen 2015 California Commercial 265

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. the Environment.

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Clean Cleaning Alternative Fuels Fuel 308

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MAY 11, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of more than $15 million to projects that will advance biofuels and electric vehicle research in California. These grants are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Los Angeles California Plug-in ZeroTruck 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Volvo Trucks North America, after concluding truck and engine lab testing, has approved the use of renewable diesel fuel for all of its proprietary Volvo engines, offering environmental and cost-savings benefits to customers. Volvo is the first OEM to endorse the use of advanced drop-in hydrocarbon renewable diesel fuel.

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Volvo Renewable Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The Waterford, MI School District introduced 10 new school buses fueled by propane autogas into its fleet this week, joining almost 30 other school districts in the state to operate Blue Bird Vision Propane buses. Each bus is fitted with propane fuel systems manufactured by ROUSH CleanTech , a division of ROUSH Enterprises based in Livonia.

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Fuel Alternative Fuels Michigan Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2013

With the addition of accessible LNG fueling stations, UPS also will add LNG trucks on routes from Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, Texas to further extend territory. LNG is a good alternative to petroleum-based fuel for long-haul delivery fleets as it is abundant and produces reduced emissions at less cost.

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Las Vegas Purchase 2014 Building 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has ordered 202 heavy-duty natural gas vehicles as part of its agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) to launch a heavy-duty natural gas truck rental and leasing project in Southern California. Ryder System, Inc., Vehicle configurations.

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Gas Parts Maintenance Gas-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

For example, in the San Diego, California territory of SDG&E, optimal time of use residential EV charging rates range from $0.19/kWh For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35 Where appropriate, green = best, yellow = middle, and red = worst.) kWh to $0.46/kWh

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric 150

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APRIL 7, 2018

million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. Slip Resistant Flooring: Buses will also feature durable and slip resistant flooring that allows for increased safety and easy maintenance.

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Fleet Engine Los Angeles Gas-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2011

The National Clean Fleets Partnership, announced by President Obama in April, is a public-private partnership that helps large companies reduce diesel and gasoline use in their fleets by incorporating electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and fuel-saving measures into their daily operations. This project is expected to save 1.5

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Corporation Clean Cleaning Fleet 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2009

The Manitoba, Canada Vehicle Standards Advisory Board has recommended that the province adopt the California Pavley standards for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles, albeit as a deferred recommendation bounded by several contingencies and factoring in the small size of the Manitoba market (2.8%

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Standards California Vehicles Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Linde has contracted with Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in California to supply the ionic compression hydrogen fueling technology ( earlier post ) and the hydrogen for two new refueling stations, which will be located at AC Transit's Emeryville and Oakland operating divisions.

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Hydrogen Oakland Fuel San Francisco 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2017

AC Transit says that with each accomplishment, it has advanced alternative fuel vehicles by both proving the durability of hydrogen fuel cell in daily revenue service and remaining at least one year ahead of federal recommendations. The fuel cell manufacturer expected the onboard power plant to operate just 4,000 hours.

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Diesel Fuel Miles Fleet 170

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Instead of flying from my home in Southern California, I asked if my wife and I could drive to the event. Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. This $7,000 option is a worthy consideration if road trips are in your plans. Here’s the day-by-day run down.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 85

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MARCH 25, 2010

BAE Systems will develop a new hydrogen fuel cell bus for a Southern California regional transit agency under a project to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of fuel cell technology. The battery system, which will augment the fuel cell, is self-monitoring for easy service and reduced maintenance costs.

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Hydrogen Fuel Lithium Ion California 210

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JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. LNG derived from biomethane is a low carbon fuel, which, under some conditions, offers a carbon intensity (CI) equal to or lower than that of electricity. Earlier post.)

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Clean Cleaning Renewable Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2016

California uses the EMFAC (EMission FACtors) emissions model; the rest of the US uses the EPA MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model. High emitters occur as a result of breakage, mal-maintenance (performance modifications, rechipping, and/or after-treatment removal), and at end of a vehicle’s useful life.

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Emissions Fleet Light Taxi 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Exhaust aftertreatment will be provided by a simple, maintenance-free three-way catalyst (TWC). G is expected to be in production by 2015 and will be designed to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations in force at the time of launch. The ISB6.7 The ISB 6.7 It joins the 8.9-liter

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Gas 2015 Engine Range 240

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MARCH 22, 2012

Kenworth Truck Company and Peterbilt Motor Company will expanding their alternative fuel line-up by offering the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy duty natural gas engine ( earlier post ) for use in regional haul, vocational and refuse markets. g/bhp-hr NO x and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

EV Connect

JUNE 13, 2022

And though drivers are urged to remember that operating costs should be lower ( no gas, less maintenance ), even with incentives EVs can be out of some consumers’ price range. However, so far the industry has relied on already green-minded and well-developed areas like California.

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Gas-Electric Gas Charging Grid 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

Creative Greenius

JUNE 4, 2011

I took an unexpected trip in the Wayback Machine last week while I was on vacation with the lovely and talented Debra just outside Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park here in America’s most beautiful state, California. Except not here in this alternative dimension. And believe me, I know about deficits.

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Al Gore Gore Sierra Congress 277

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

For one, the [California Air Resources Board] CARB-established limit of HC+NO x emissions in the 7.4 Poor vehicle maintenance, misuse of lubricants, and adulteration of gasoline exacerbate emissions from these vehicles. —Faiz and Gautam (2004).

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

At the Fuel Cell Seminar in Los Angeles, California today, Jesse Schneider (BMW), the ANSI Convener of ISO Working Group 24 (from the Technical Committee on Fueling Stations) gave an overview presentation on the new ISO 19880 technical report for hydrogen fueling stations. Equipment & components.

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Hydrogen Standards Fuel Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. University of California ‐ San Diego. University of California ‐ Berkeley. Michigan State University.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

miles/kWh average over 526 miles of mixed driving through Southern California. The 215/50 all-season Michelin Energy Saver Green X tires, mounted on 17-inch machined-alloy wheels, are designed for low rolling-resistance and not performance. It also estimates driving the Bolt over five years will save at least $3,750 on gasoline.

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Chevrolet Miles Clean Cleaning 78

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Using 91 octane fuel, the 3.0-liter Over 215 miles of Southern California city and highway driving, our combined average was 25.3 Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles Basic – Five years/60,000 miles Maintenance Plan – Five years/60,000 miles Roadside Assistance – Five years/60,000 miles. Hitting the Road.

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Hybrid SUV Clean Cleaning 75