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Corporations Confront Obstacles In The Transition To Green Vehicle Fleets

CleanTechnica EVs

EVs have the potential to significantly improve fleet efficiency and reduce vehicle operation and maintenance costs. At the same time, EVs provide a simple solution to satisfy key company goals for acquiring alternative fuel vehicles and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles.

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Transport for London to pour £67million into green vehicles

Green Cars News

The company is hoping to award a framework agreement for the supply and maintenance of EC whole vehicle type approved vehicles and the tender will be divided into five lots. It is expected that [.].

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

You’ll be happy to hear that auto insurance companies are competing for green customers by offering discounts. We’ll show you how to minimize your carbon footprint from the vehicle you drive in its care, repairs and maintenance. Green Vehicles. Electric cars are on the leading edge of the green vehicle spectrum.

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EV subscription company Autonomy expands California operations to Central Coast region

Teslarati

“With nearly four times the national average for EV ownership, Santa Barbara and the Central Coast are ahead of the curve in sustainable mobility and switching from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. These regions are key to the growth of Autonomy as they are critical regions where EV adoption continues to reach peak levels.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

Green Car Congress

Houston first began using electric vehicles for the environmental benefits they offer, but now we are planning to add even more EVs to our fleet because of the cost savings they bring. Also, our new car sharing program FleetShare, which we developed with ZipCar, provides easy access to the vehicles for Houston’s employees.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

Green Car Congress

Of the 51 hybrid and clean diesel models now on the market, 35 of them deliver a cost-of-ownership that is somewhat or significantly lower than gasoline versions of the same vehicle. The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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J.D. Power sees hybrid and EV share below 10% of US market through 2016 despite rising fuel prices

Green Car Congress

It is the financial issues that most often resonate with consumers, whether it is the higher price of the vehicle itself, the cost to fuel or charge the vehicle, or the fear of higher maintenance costs. The bottom line is that most consumers want to be green, but not if there is a significant personal cost to them.

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