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Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition calls for government to prioritize investments benefiting ZETs

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The National Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition, including some four dozen organizations representing the US’ major heavy truck makers, innovators, suppliers and key stakeholders, sent a letter to Congressional leadership calling on any stimulus or recovery legislative package to prioritize investments that benefit U.S.

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Pike Research forecasts surge in investment and growth in advanced biorefineries through 2022

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The new research report, Industrial Biorefineries , puts the installed capacity of the current fleet of approximately 1,415 biorefineries—scattered predominately across the. United States, Brazil, and Europe—at 34.6 BGY of installed capacity worldwide in. advanced biorefineries, Pike says.

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CleanFUEL USA Secures $12.9 Million from US DOE for 100+ Propane Refueling Stations

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million in two stimulus grants to CleanFUEL USA to establish more than 100 liquid propane (autogas) refueling stations in major US cities in coordination with CleanFUEL USA partners, including ConocoPhillips. The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $12.9 school buses, shuttle buses, medium and light duty trucks, etc.),

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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system reduces fleet operating and maintenance costs, and depending on duty cycle, enables large trucks to obtain significant fuel economy improvements compared to traditional diesel engines. Although the county automotive fleet includes hybrids, these are the first hybrid trucks they are putting to work.

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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

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The modular configuration is a part of Proterra’s approach to electrifying mass transit routes across the United States. Moreover, the contract seeks to match and qualify contract users with federal grant and/or stimulus funds.

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Chrysler Unveils Four All-Electric Minivan Prototypes to USPS; Applying for Grant for Nationwide Demo

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Each has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Chrysler to equip post offices in strategically selected regions of the United States with a charging infrastructure for the envisioned program. One of the electric mini-van prototypes. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) also has signed an LOI to provide USPS integration tools.

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IHS Markit: global auto sales to drop 22% this year

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Prior to the pandemic, Europe had already faced uncertainty on the CO 2 fleet target timetable and UK and European Union trade talks. Europe will see mixed recovery cycles, as a result of local restrictions and varied economic support and stimulus. million units, declining by 16.7% relative to 2019.

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