Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The Board of Directors of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), recently approved the purchase of 45 new hybrid electric 40-foot buses from New Flyer Industries. These new vehicles will replace 13-year-old buses currently in service.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2017

A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates Consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US. 4%, 5%, and 6% compounded annual reductions in CO2 targets for cars and light trucks for 2026–2030, compared against vehicles that meet the adopted 2025 targets.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2022

The two companies seek to bridge the gaps in the global standardization of wireless charging for electric passenger and light duty commercial vehicles, to enable interoperability between vehicles and infrastructure, as well as support market penetration.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2021

HYVIA will offer a wide range of fuel cell-powered light commercial vehicles by the end of 2021: Master Van H2-TECH —a large van for transporting goods and packages, with 12 m 3 of cargo volume and a range of up to 500 km. A range of financing options and maintenance services will also be offered.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2018

years in 2017, suggesting that many households have delayed the purchase of a new vehicle and continuing a trend of US households operating vehicles longer. The aging of US household vehicles was reported across all light-duty vehicle types, in particular for pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles. years in 2009 to 10.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2022

The package makes significant investments in reducing carbon emissions, preservation and maintenance, expanding multimodal options, public transportation and pedestrian safety. 3 billion for maintenance and preservation. $3 Notable investments include: $5.4 billion toward carbon reduction and multimodal expansion. $3 Specifically: Sec.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2020

ComEd’s new fleet electrification plan calls for replacing all of its light duty vehicles with electrified vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) by 2030. ComEd will replace end-of-life internal combustion vehicles with plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, reducing fuel and maintenance costs and creating savings that will be passed on to customers.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

The lithium/iron phosphate technology eliminates the use of any cobalt or nickel and is suited for light commercial vehicles due to durability. The mirror is equipped with light sensors at the front and rear and automatically adjusts the brightness of the display to ambient conditions.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

4 Gen Logistics purchased 40 Volvo VNR Electric next generation trucks with funding support from California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) to reduce its impact on the communities where its freight trucks operate.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Renault said that PVI’s expertise and small-scale, flexible production facility will benefit Renault, while Renault will provide economies of scale for the purchasing of components as well as a significant technology portfolio. Escal specializes in the distribution, installation and maintenance of security systems for lifting vehicles.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

The RUC exemption for light BEVs and PHEVs will end on 31 March 2024 and a special sub-category of fees to cover PHEVs has been created. The Government says the end of the EV RUC exemption is being made to ensure that all road users contribute to the maintenance and development of Aotearoa New Zealand’s roading infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

billion in 2010/11—is used mainly for road construction and maintenance, along with other activities benefiting road users. New Zealand intends for the exemption of light electric motor vehicles to function as a kick-start for electric vehicle technology. The fund—which was approximately $2.65 tonnes or less.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Interested buyers can choose between four variants: the Light Long Range RWD, the Wind AWD, the Land AWD, and the GT-Line AWD. Kia EV9 reservations made up to November 27 are qualified to receive gifts from their purchase or a lease for the three-row electric SUV. A complimentary three-year Kia Maintenance Plan.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

GSA announced its initial purchase of more than 100 electric vehicles for a vehicle pilot. In the Memorandum, the President specifically directs that by 31 December 2015, all new light-duty vehicles leased or purchased by agencies must be alternative fueled vehicles, such as hybrid or electric, compressed natural gas, or biofuel.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2024

Heavy-Duty and Light-Duty Vehicles Depending on your industry, a mix of heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles might offer the most flexible solution. Heavy-duty trucks offer significant carrying capacity, while light-duty trucks or vans can provide more economical options for lighter loads and urban deliveries.

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Teslarati

MARCH 31, 2022

The Model 3 vehicle is built with all the ordinary police cruiser necessities, including flashing red and blue lights, radio, and a siren. The Linn Creek City Council approved the purchase of a Model 3 patrol vehicle recently. Chief Christiansen didn’t seem to make the decision lightly.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Update: The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services also confirmed to Teslarati that it will purchase 250 Model 3 units for the New York City fleet. The New York City DCAS only confirmed the purchase of the Mach-E vehicles in its press release. The Model 3 purchase order was confirmed to Teslarati by the NYC DCAS.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Purchase incentives Not every vehicle is one that the government will “pay” you to buy, but many EVs fall into this category. Of course, you still have to purchase the vehicle, but the federal government will give you a tax credit of up to $7,500 if you and the vehicle both qualify for it.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The drive to fleet electrification includes all classifications of vehicles, from passenger EVs and light commercial vehicles to municipal and school buses to medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Fleet operators have to purchase EVs, purchase, install and manage depot EV charging infrastructure, retrain drivers, and transition maintenance staff.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2023

Critical Tips for Buying a Used Car Use these To Save Money and Have a Smooth Purchase This article may contain affiliate links. To ensure a smooth and successful purchase, it’s important to remember these tips. They also document the maintenance and service records, giving you insight into how well the car has been cared for.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2018

In 2020, battery-electric vehicles will be a cheaper vehicle option than fuel cell electric vehicles for the majority of the light duty fleet (79-97%), according to a new study by a team at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO). For FCEVs, after adding the basic components of the powertrain—i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

According to the multi-year Off-Take Hydrogen Supply contract, Iwatani will purchase a large portion of SG H2’s green hydrogen from the Lancaster plant, where tube trailers will be filled with compressed gaseous hydrogen at high pressure and delivered directly to HRS throughout Southern California.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Even with a flurry of activity and available funding, though, only about 1% of school buses in the country are currently electric ( matching the approximate percentage of cars and light duty trucks on the road that are electric ). Here are several reasons for school districts to switch to electric buses.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

We project that electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 per year in reduced fuel and maintenance, costs that we would otherwise have to spend on gas-powered vehicles. Loveland is now aiming to convert all of its light-duty fleet vehicles that work within a close distance of the city to EVs. —Loveland Mayor Cecil Gutierrez.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. This grant would allow ConnDOT to upgrade the upcoming purchases of buses and would fund the incremental cost of a hybrid bus compared to a conventional bus.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

SFMTA will only purchase all-electric buses starting in 2025 to meet the goal for 2035. The trolley buses, like all light rail, streetcar, and cable car vehicles in the city, run on Hetch Hetchy hydroelectricity via overhead wires. MUNI currently operates the largest fleet of electric trolley buses.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Upon IRS certification of an anticipated federal tax credit, purchasers may be eligible for a tax credit from $0 to $7,500 depending on individual tax liability. With an all-electric range of about 35 highway miles (56 km), and a total range in excess of 300 miles (482 km), the ELR offers fuel economy of 82 MPGe, Cadillac estimates.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The cost of use is lower with ë-Berlingo Van: the cost of electricity consumption is five times lower than the cost of fuel for a traditional van and because its maintenance is simpler, it is estimated to be 30% less expensive. There are tax incentives in most European countries.

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Baua Electric

MAY 28, 2024

They require less maintenance than cars, and you won’t have to worry about parking fees or fuel costs. Test ride: Before making a purchase, test ride a few models to find one that feels comfortable and suits your riding style. Be visible: Equip your e-bike with lights and reflective gear , especially if you plan to ride at night.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Mach-E has been added to a fleet in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the department there purchased two units for operation. However, the addition of a Mach-E seems to be a smart move, especially as lack of maintenance costs and the lack of gas station visits will save the Department money. Credit: Ford.

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Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health. federal government has worked on two programs in particular: EPA’s Light Duty Vehicle Emissions (LDV) Standards and NHTSA’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Coca-Cola is converting all of its newly purchased 2014 Chevrolet Express service vans into fuel-efficient hybrid-electric vehicles using XL Hybrids’ powertrain technology. The addition of 100 hybrid service vans builds upon this work by expanding the variety of fuel-efficient options in the company’s light-duty fleet. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2016

Clean Energy Fuels has won a $10-million, multi-year procurement from New Jersey Transit, the nation’s third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, which links major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia and provides close to 223 million passenger trips each year.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The California Air Resources Board approved the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Schoolchildren didn’t have access to the Internet or reliable electric lighting for studying after dark. Hybrid inverters convert the solar panels’ DC power to AC so it can be used by light fixtures and household appliances. The school can use the money to purchase batteries and other replacement parts.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2011

has secured a new purchase contract from a leading Utah-based natural gas vehicle integrator to supply a series of large capacity natural gas vehicle tanks for medium- and heavy-duty trucks that operate long distances. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

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Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 8, 2022

On current trends, passenger electric cars, electric buses and other light commercial vehicles may reach the numbers needed for zero emissions by 2050, but medium and heavy trucks are off track. Compared to fuel trucks, electric trucks can reduce operating costs by 14% to 52%, and maintenance costs can be reduced by about 40%.

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