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UPS sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

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JULY 27, 2013

UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Environmental achievements included ground and air fuel savings, increased investments in alternative fuel vehicles, and retooled routes that shaved 12.1

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Alternative Fuels Miles 2017 Fuel

Government of Canada awarding $1.625 million for two public hydrogen stations in Toronto

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APRIL 7, 2017

The project proponent, Hydrogenics Corporation, is a Canadian company that has been involved since 2000 in more than 50 hydrogen refueling station projects around the world. million for the deployment of electric vehicle recharging and alternative fuel refueling infrastructure. Budget 2016 allocated $16.4

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Canada Hydrogen 2000 Alternative Fuels

IEA: improving efficiency of road-freight transport critical to reduce oil-demand growth; three areas of focus

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JULY 3, 2017

Improving the efficiency of road-freight transport is critical to reducing the growth in oil demand, carbon emissions and air pollution over the next decades, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest report, The Future of Trucks: Implications for energy and the environment. Modern Truck Scenario.

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Oil Transportation Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy

UPS Sets New Automotive Goal to Improve Package Delivery Fleet Fuel Economy a Total of 20% from 2000 to 2020

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JULY 26, 2010

UPS is targeting a 20% improvement in fuel economy for its US package delivery fleet from 2000 to 2020. UPS has set a new automotive goal to improve the miles per gallon (MPG) performance of its entire US package delivery fleet by 20 percent between 2000 and 2020. Click to enlarge. In 2009, UPS drivers logged 77.3

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2000 Fuel Economy Fleet 2020

UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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APRIL 23, 2013

UPS plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks and to build four refueling stations by the end of 2014. An initial investment of more than $18 million to build fueling stations will be supported by the purchase of the 700 LNG tractors and continued expansion of the natural gas fleet in the US.

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Las Vegas Purchase 2014 Building

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

UPS plans to invest approximately $50 million to build an additional nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, bringing the total number of stations to 13. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

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Cost Of Building Las Vegas Alternative Fuels

UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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APRIL 2, 2015

increase to UPS’ current industry-leading alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet of 5,088 vehicles worldwide. To support the purchase and planned deployment of the 1,400 new CNG vehicles, UPS plans to build 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations. Agility providing 445 CNG fuel systems to UPS.

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Building Fuel Alternative Fuels Oklahoma

UPS Purchases 130 Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

UPS announced the purchase of 130 next-generation hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) to add to its growing alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet. UPS already operates one of the largest private fleets of alternative-fuel vehicles in the transportation industry—2,022 in total.

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Purchase Electric Vehicles Hybrid Vehicles

California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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MAY 9, 2015

Approximately 32% of the heavy-duty transit vehicles operating in California are diesel-fueled. About 57% of the transit vehicles are operating on natural gas while six% are hybrids. Urban bus fleets had to select either a diesel path or an alternative-fuel path. Innovative Transit Beyond Buses. Source: ARB. Background.

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Clean Cleaning California Fleet

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

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MAY 17, 2013

In a policy analysis in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , researchers from the Universities of Cambridge, Exeter and Oxford argue that, due to the increased emphasis on alternative fuels with drastically differing energy densities, vehicle efficiency should be evaluated based on energy rather than volume.

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Fuel Energy Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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JANUARY 25, 2022

The electric power-assisted steering was quick and direct, with good road feel and response. The K5 is more than a replacement for the Optima, which had been Kia’s midsize sedan stalwart since 2000. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. A 0-60 time, using Sport+, of 5.4

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean

MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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MARCH 16, 2016

According to the report, “On the Road Toward 2050: Potential for Substantial Reductions in Light-Duty Vehicle Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” each element is separately important, but must collectively be pursued aggressively to achieve necessary emissions reductions. —John Heywood.

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MIT Transportation Climate Energy

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UPS sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

Government of Canada awarding $1.625 million for two public hydrogen stations in Toronto

IEA: improving efficiency of road-freight transport critical to reduce oil-demand growth; three areas of focus

UPS Sets New Automotive Goal to Improve Package Delivery Fleet Fuel Economy a Total of 20% from 2000 to 2020

UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

UPS Purchases 130 Hybrid Electric Vehicles

California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

Researchers propose evaluating alt fuel efficiency based on energy rather than volume; impact of ethanol on vehicle efficiency and GHGs

Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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