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AT&T to Deploy More Than 15,000 Alternative-Fuel Vehicles in Fleet Over Next 10 Years

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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. Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T.

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Tata Motors introduces engines for bio-methane buses

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SGI NA BS-IV IOBD-II compliant technology, fueled with renewable natural gas (RNG). We are delighted to present yet another product with innovation in alternate fuel technologies, to cater to the need for a greener country. However, harvested for vehicle fuel, it reduces the net impact on the environment.

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Santa Monica signs 5-year deal with Clean Energy for renewable LNG for bus fleet; deploying CWI Near-Zero NOx engine

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The chassis-mounted CCV system prevents crankcase emissions, generated by the engine during normal operation, from escaping into the atmosphere. BBB has progressively contributed to the City’s sustainability narrative through its use of alternative fuel and ultimate phasing out of diesel-fueled motor coaches.

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Why Not Ethanol? Yet Another Reason

Plugs and Cars

He points out that the market for liquid fuels for transportation is global, source doesn't determine price, and that any substitute liquid fuel will be priced in the context of petroleum. the percentage of oil we import is relatively unimportant. Minsk mentions plug-in hybrids could help temper price volatility "in the short term.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Ford Escape Hybrid. Ford Escape XLT/Limited E85. • Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid. Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. Chevrolet Volt.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

Clean Fleet Report

The public reaction was so strong that Ford had to cut-off reservations for the Maverick hybrid, and is dealing with a production crunch to meet demand. Based on the Ford Escape compact crossover, the 2022 Ford Maverick may get a quick thumbs-down from hard core body-on-frame truck owners, but pay them no mind.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Aiways U6 – ambitious EV start-up has big plans and right-hand drive production is already confirmed, opening the door to a local arrival. Avatar E11 – a new brand with big dreams, Avatar has input from Huawei and CATL and is the product of Chinese car maker Changan. BMW iX1 – EV version of the X1 confirmed by 2023.