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First UPS US delivery eBike debuts in Portland, Oregon

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This new electrically-assisted tricycle began delivering packages in Portland, Oregon, on 21 November 21. That model serves as a guidepost for the company’s new program in Portland. Portland was a logical choice for the first US deployment as UPS already uses traditional bicycles for delivery seasonally in the city.

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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. Clean Fuels Ohio.

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LA Unified School District Orders 130 CNG School Buses from Thomas Built

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The LAUSD transportation services division only accepts bids for buses operating on alternative fuels. In June, DTNA also announced the opening of the Local Hybrid Application Center at its Portland location. The vehicles are scheduled to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2010.

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ROEV Association forms to promote public EV charging interoperability

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Together, ROEV’s founding partners operate 91%—more than 17,500—of public, networked EV charging ports in the US (US DOE Alternative Fueling Station Locator) and the Association is encouraging all EV industry stakeholders to join their efforts to provide drivers with access to 100% of public charging stations.

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WVU NAFTC partners with Tesla Motors for professional development and electric drive vehicle first responder safety training

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The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) will hold its upcoming Electric Drive Vehicle First Responder Safety Training at the Tesla Motors headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif. South Portland, Maine; and Sanford, Fla. Scheduled for 6-7 Dec., Morgantown, W.

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NREL publishes online collection of case studies in EV deployment

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The newly compiled information is housed on Clean Cities’ Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) at www.afdc.energy.gov/plugin_case_studies. NREL developed the online resource for DOE’s Clean Cities initiative, which works to reduce petroleum consumption in transportation.

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Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

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Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. For example, the tool can demonstrate how operating an electric vehicle in Portland, Ore., has different environmental ramifications from operating one in Philadelphia.

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