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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

This could lead to the conversion of up to 1,500 UPS delivery trucks, which is about 66% of UPS’s NYC fleet, operating in New York City by 2022. The core system features a 225 kW Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) with a high voltage backbone optimized for the duty cycle of UPS delivery trucks. Click to enlarge.

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Convert New York City Motor Motors 170

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Ford Motor Company announced a collaboration with GE, in which GE will purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids for its fleet—Ford’s largest-ever plug-in electrified vehicle fleet sale.

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Alternative Fuels Georgia Purchase Plug-in 210

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JUNE 22, 2022

received its first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, the technology startup from General Motors (GM) focused on decarbonizing last-mile delivery. FedEx plans to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions by 2040. FedEx Corp. Earlier post.).

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Vehicles 2003 Alternative Fuels General Motors 273

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AUGUST 24, 2023

The alternative fuel’s CI value is divided by its Energy Economy Ratio (EER) in order to obtain the EER-adjusted CI value, representing the emissions which occur from the alternative fuel per MJ of conventional fuel displaced. Compliance with the LCFS began in 2011.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

The regulation does not apply to: Vehicles fueled exclusively with gasoline or alternative fuels. Personal use motor homes or recreational vehicles. The remaining California registered vehicles are typically smaller fleets with 10 or fewer vehicles, while the fleet size for out-of-state registered vehicles varies.

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California Diesel Engine Personal 210

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AUGUST 26, 2009

These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” For brevity, we will stick with sedan.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 73

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MARCH 11, 2020

Electric motors, on the other hand, have instantaneous torque and peak torque available at every operating speed. The battery separately powers the drivetrain and hydraulic motors, resulting in hydraulic breakout forces equal to diesel-powered machines and improved performance during simultaneous loader and drivetrain operation.

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Fully Electric Electric Electrical Diesel 536

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JULY 17, 2015

The City of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus (BBB) has become one of the country’s first municipal transit authorities to convert its fleet to renewable natural gas (RNG), rated 90% cleaner than diesel. Big Blue Bus has been fueling its LNG and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet of motor coaches with fuel supplied by Clean Energy since 2012.

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APRIL 17, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of a range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, and Club Assist, a supplier of mobile, car electric and road services to motoring clubs worldwide, are partnering on a joint development project to study ALTe’s powertrain technology in Club Assist’s fleet.

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Plug-in Fleet Plug F-150 225

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV.

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Extended Range Plug-in San Francisco Motor 281

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DECEMBER 24, 2019

Trillium, one of the US’ leading providers of alternative fuels systems and renewable fuels, is adding two new public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations to its network of California locations. The stations will offer renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling capabilities to fleet customers. gCO 2 e/MJ.

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California Renewable 2020 Gas 283

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APRIL 10, 2021

The air-cooled motors are designed to provide high torque density and redundancy while maximizing efficiency. Designed and manufactured in-house, the lift and pusher motors are the cornerstone of the ability to fly long distances economically.

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Purchase Recharge Alternative Fuels Design 332

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JULY 2, 2010

liter alternative fuel engines. Those engines were based on the Hyundai Motor Company’s 2.0-liter Strategic investments in new markets and OEM-class products and capabilities will allow Juniper to compete for leadership in the light-duty alternative fuels market, Westport says. liter and 2.4-liter liter and 2.4-liter

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Alternative Fuels Italy Engine Light 207

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

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APRIL 4, 2019

Topic 2: Electric Motor Research Increasing Power Density 8x (up to $3.5 Potential technologies in response to this AOI include, but are not limited to, the following: Printable magnetic materials for motors – Instead of laminations, one approach to building high power density, high-speed motors is using solid 3D printed materials.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels Motor 252

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MAY 4, 2016

A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. —Bishop et al. In their study, Bishop et al.

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Emissions Fleet Light Taxi 150

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MAY 29, 2022

kWh per mile, taking advantage of the powerful motor regeneration that returned electricity to the battery when coasting or braking. These tires, which Clean Fleet Report comes across frequently on the cars we review, are designed for comfort and long wear, not necessarily for their handling prowess. Room to spare in back.

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Motor Motors Motoring Tax Credit 84

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APRIL 11, 2018

EDI ) has integrated integration its EDI PowerDrive 4000 into a Class-4 General Motors Low Cab Forward platform, creating an electrified work truck for agriculture applications. million miles in a commercial fleet setting, and has been deployed across major North American OEMS. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (

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PHEV Alternative Fuels Cleaner Plug-in 170

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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. Equipped with Ford Motor Company’s 6.8L Of those, more than half are school buses.

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Fuel Alternative Fuels Michigan Fleet 150

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MARCH 14, 2018

million program implemented by the United States Department of Energy in efforts to accelerate the adoption of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles. EDI continues to experience rapid growth and demand in the US bus market due to tighter government mandates and the correlative interest bus companies have in electric fleets.

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Kits Fleet Alternative Fuels Emissions 191

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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. 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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Clean Cleaning Renewable Fleet 150

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MAY 6, 2020

This is intended to boost private and business demand, support economic recovery across the board as well as accelerate the rejuvenation of the vehicle fleet on Europe’s roads. Reopen dealerships and motor vehicle workshops as soon as possible. Propose ambitious Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive amendments already in Q3 2020.

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Renewable Vehicles Alternative Fuels Stimulus 207

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association oversees the Clean Air Choice program throughout the United States promoting alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel and E85, partnering with fleets to replace legacy diesel engines, and by supporting the clean-air advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles.

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Chicago Clean Cleaning 2017 150

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JANUARY 25, 2017

This collaboration is in line with the implementation of the DAFI Directive (Directive 2014/94 - Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructures), with a particular focus on certain countries and regions, starting from Wallonia, Belgium. FCA is pursuing the development of alternative fuel motors as a key pillar in its strategy.

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Belgium Chrysler Automobile Gas 150

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JULY 17, 2020

General Motors LLC. Ford Motor Company. General Motors LLC. Artificial Intelligence-Engine for Optimizing Integrated Service in Mixed Fleet Transit Operations. AOI 13: Alternative Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

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JULY 14, 2014

equipped CNG Cruze outputs 20 hp and 24 ft-lbs torque over its competitor, while maintaining nearly the same fuel economy. The CNG Cruze is targeted at fleets looking to purchase a domestic small passenger mono-fuel CNG vehicle. Fern said that the 1.8L-equipped times the cargo volume of its competitor, Fern added.

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Chevrolet Fuel Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 316

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JUNE 25, 2009

Although plug-ins could significantly reduce oil consumption and those associated greenhouse gas emissions, the electricity used for charging the batteries would need to be generated from lower-emission fuels such as nuclear and renewable energy rather than the fossil fuels for PHEVs to reach their full potential.

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Plug-in Plug Fleet Alternative Fuels 207

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JULY 29, 2015

Neste, Renewable Energy Group (REG) and Solazyme will supply renewable diesel to UPS to help facilitate the company’s shift to move more than 12% of its purchased ground fuel from conventional diesel and gasoline fuel to alternative fuels by the end of 2017. In 2014, we achieved a 14.1% trillion.

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Renewable Diesel Alternative Fuels Louisiana 150

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The Honda FCEV Concept demonstrates the company’s vision for the future of personal mobility and our commitment to developing advanced alternative fuel vehicles. — Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Today, about two dozen customers are driving the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle.

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Los Angeles Honda Concept Auto 210

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APRIL 12, 2023

The change, petitioned for by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 2021, would decrease the EV fuel economy values used in calculating CAFE compliance, thereby forcing automakers to either sell more EVs or to improve their other models to remain in regulatory compliance. Background. Proposed PEF.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Ford will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter F-450 and F-550 Super Duty are Ford’s latest commercial vehicles to get the alternative-fuel conversion option. liter gas engines to fleet operators such as Verizon and Schwan’s Home Delivery Service. liter and 6.8-liter

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Conversion Ford Transit Connect Alternative Fuels 240

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JANUARY 31, 2011

Ford Motor Company has designated BAF Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous-fueled vehicles. BAF provides alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service and warranty support and research and development.

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Ford Design Dallas Taxi 218

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APRIL 6, 2010

UPS has expanded its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles with the deployment of 200 next-generation hybrid electric delivery trucks in eight US cities. The HEV fleet features two different size vehicles from Workhorse Custom Chassis and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and a hybrid power system from Eaton Corporation.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel. Many people credit General Motors with the first hydrogen-powered vehicle in 1966, which looks like a solid-color version of Fred’s Mystery Machine. This van ran on a fuel cell utilizing liquid hydrogen and oxygen. Flash Drive: 2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell.

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Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 87

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MARCH 19, 2015

The order has operational directives for building and fleet management, electricity generation, water use, waste management and purchasing. Planning for agency fleet composition such that by 31 December 2020, zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) or plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) account for 20% of all new agency passenger vehicle acquisitions.

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Obama PHEV Fleet Vehicles 150

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. While Verizon has upgraded some of its fleet to hybrids in the past, this is the largest commitment it has made to date and will help Verizon achieve its corporate goal of reducing its carbon intensity by 50% over the next decade.

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150