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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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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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UPS enters agreement with Clean Energy Fuels for renewable natural gas (biomethane) in the US

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UPS has entered into an agreement to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) for its delivery vehicle fleet from Clean Energy Fuels Corp. The deal signifies UPS’ plan to expand significantly its use of renewable natural gas for its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. Clean Energy Fuels, co-founded by T.

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California ARB releases proposed Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation; 100% ZEB purchasing by 2029

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CARB will conduct a public hearing on 27 September in Sacramento to consider the proposed ICT Regulation. Battery electric buses and fuel cell electric buses qualify. Use of renewable fuels. To date, about 55% of all buses in California operate on alternative fuels. ZEB Bonus credit.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $35M for green transportation in California

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The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of $35,031,310 to projects that will accelerate the development of green fuels and technology in California. These awards are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Propel Biofuels, Inc.

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California Energy Commission awards $5.1M to 3 alt-fuels projects; increased biodiesel production and more fast chargers

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million in grants to Community Fuels, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District to support their alternative fuels programs. Community Fuels: Received more than $4 million to increase the efficiency and production rate at its biodiesel facility in Stockton.

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Clean Energy Fuels delivered 143M gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas in 2019, up 30% year-on-year

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Clean Energy Fuels Corp delivered 143 million gallons of Redeem Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) last year as robust sales of the carbon-neutral transportation fuel continued in 2019, closing out the year with significant deals throughout North America.

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California approves another $18M for clean energy projects; $12M for alternative vehicles

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Twelve million dollars will go toward three alternative fuel projects, $4 million will help fund two geothermal projects and $3.5 10,187,000 of this contract will be utilized for incentives that will directly support the deployment of natural gas vehicles in California. million in fuel and electricity costs over 25 years.