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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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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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IC Bus adds purpose-built propane school bus offering; PSI 8.8-liter propane engine and Allison transmission

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liter engine is an economic, low-speed solution that boasts diesel-like performance, high durability, reduced noise and overall wear with all the benefits of alternative fuels. The CE Series school bus powered by propane also integrates the Allison 2500 transmission with FuelSense to maximize fuel economy.

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NYC to use REG renewable diesel in more than 1,000 city vehicles, including many sanitation trucks

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The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) will, for the first time, use renewable diesel, a low-emissions, 99% petroleum-free fuel, to power more than 1,000 City government vehicles, including in large vehicles such as sanitation trucks. The final step ?in

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California Energy Commission awards more than $8.5M to bring natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles to California

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The awards are funded by the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. million to help buyers afford new, alternative-fueled passenger vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks. The Energy Commission already has awarded nearly $20.5

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3 of Oklahoma’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be Tesla Superchargers

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This first round of awards will complete the buildout of I-35, I-40, and I-44 as Alternative Fuel Corridors: In addition to Tesla, the other two participating private companies are Oklahoma City-headquartered Love’s Travel Stops and Tulsa-based DC fast charger installer Francis Energy.