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JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas. Chassis Mfr./Model.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 199

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

NREL’s Fleet Test and Evaluation Team recently completed a year-long technology evaluation of gasoline hybrid electric (gHEV) FedEx Express delivery trucks compared with conventional diesel vehicles. gasoline engine and Azure Dynamics, Inc. Influence of route kinetic intensity on fuel economy. Source: Barnitt 2011.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 186

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AUGUST 28, 2012

The California state fleet has reduced its petroleum consumption by 13% compared to a 2003 baseline, according to a state progress report. In 2003, the state fleet consumed 38,559,715 gallons of petroleum-based fuel (gasoline and diesel), according to the report. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%).

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2003 Fleet California Alternative Fuels 257

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

This improvement can be accomplished with no changes to the current vehicle fleet, no material changes to infrastructure and no involvement by the consumer. Additional advantages of synthetic fuel use include improved fuel economy, enhanced vehicle performance and increased engine life.

Diesel 150

Diesel Emissions Gas Sacramento 150

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MARCH 6, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced 16 major US employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge ( earlier post ), while another 3 US corporations have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. National Clean Fleets Partnership.

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Charging Alternative Fuels Fleet Clean 199

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MARCH 7, 2018

The project will build and install diesel-fueled two-stroke compression-ignition Achates Power Opposed-Piston Engines into Class 8 demonstration trucks that will be road-road ready in 2019 and operate in fleet service in California in 2020. liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. Earlier post.).

California 230

California Engine Diesel 2017 230

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

The network includes six dealerships in Southern California, five in the Bay Area and one in Sacramento. Honda will further develop its dealer network as more hydrogen fueling stations become available. Honda has deployed fuel cell vehicles in the US, Germany and Japan, including the FCX Clarity, which was named the 2009 World Green Car.

Honda 150

Honda EPA Miles Fuel 150