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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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In 2003, the state fleet consumed 38,559,715 gallons of petroleum-based fuel (gasoline and diesel), according to the report. In 2010, DGS partnered with Propel Fuels on a State and Federal grant opportunity to build 75 E85 alternative fuel stations throughout California. 216,723 gallons E85 ethanol (6%).

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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

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The revised statutory requirements establish new specific annual volume standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel that must be used in transportation fuel. million gallons (mg), or 0.004% of total fuel; and the biomass-based diesel standard is being set at 1.15 Renewable fuel.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

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Introduced at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF), the MT-EV WIV features a lightweight, aerodynamic design for improved efficiency. The new design was engineered to allow for improved aerodynamics without giving up the functionality of the vehicle. FCCC first introduced its plug-in, all-electric WIV chassis earlier this year.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects. FCCC also designs and manufactures alternative-fuel chassis for the commercial bus and motorhome market segments. Bob Harbin, FCCC president.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. According to a 2006 study cited by the Administration, implementation of pending plans for the federally designated HSR corridors could result in an annual reduction of 6 billion pounds of CO 2 (2.7

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