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Miami-Dade purchases 33 Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses and Proterra charging systems; largest EV bus order on East Coast

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Miami-Dade, Florida, has agreed to purchase 33, 40-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses with DuoPower drivetrain technology and up to 75 plug-in Proterra chargers. With 33 electric buses and charging systems, Miami-Dade represents the largest electric bus order on the East Coast. —Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos GimĂ©nez.

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Parker and Autocar receive follow-on order for 29 refuse trucks with RunWise series hydraulic hybrid drive system

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Miami-Dade County in south Florida has placed a follow-on order for 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks featuring Parker Hannifin’s RunWise series hydraulic hybrid technology. Earlier post.). Additional benefits include reduced maintenance costs, less engine wear and tear as well as extended brake life.

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EPA places Parker Hannifin hydraulic hybrid technology on emerging technologies list

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has placed the RunWise Advanced Series Hybrid Drive ( earlier post ) from Parker Hannifin Corporation on the National Clean Diesel Campaign’s Emerging Technologies List. Eleven trucks have been purchased by the Cities of Hialeah, Miami and Miami Dade County.

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Autocar commercially launches E3 hydraulic hybrid refuse truck

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Commercial launch is the culmination of a testing and validation program, and follows the successful implementation of a pre-production E3 fleet that is in service in the greater Miami area. The E3 in Miami. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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Hertz Dream Cars, offered in 35 markets including Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas, include: Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Hertz Dream Cars expand the availability for consumers to enjoy an once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience. Audi R8, Spyder. Bentley Continental GT. Cadillac CTS-V. Ferrari (California, F430). Lamborghini Gallardo.

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I-75 Green Corridor Project nearing completion; longest biofuels corridor

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The multi-state project started in Knoxville, Tennessee funded by the Department of Energy Clean Cities Program with the goal of allowing any driver to traverse any portion of I-75 and be able to make the entire trip running on either E85 or B20 biodiesel. Marie, Michigan at the Canadian border to Miami, Florida.

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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Volkswagen AG has agreed with the US government to resolve criminal and federal environmental and other civil claims against the company relating to the diesel emissions cheating débâcle. The Supervisory Board directed the law firm Jones Day to share all findings of its independent investigation of the diesel matter with the DOJ.