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California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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The plan was informed by input from members of the Clean Transportation Program Advisory Committee, the Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group, the state’s transportation and environmental agencies, the public and a broad range of stakeholders. Funding for the program is scheduled to phase out at the end of December 2023.

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DHL to roll out 63 Workhorse electric delivery vans in US; first 30 in SF Bay area

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100 miles all-electric range. These new vehicles add to the company’s already robust alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet, which includes fully electric, hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas (CNG) and clean diesel. The NGEN-1000 GEN 1000 supports up to 6,000 lbs. payload with 1,000 ft 3 cargo space.

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California Energy Commission approves $1.4B plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing

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The plan was guided by input from members of the Clean Transportation Program Advisory Committee, the Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group, the state’s transportation and environmental agencies, and a broad range of stakeholders. projects that benefit priority populations, including low-income and disadvantaged communities.

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Cummins Westport begins development on new mid-range natural gas engine; production by 2015

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has begun development on the ISB 6.7G, a mid-range 6.7-liter The SEGR technology was introduced with the ISL G in 2007, and was developed to meet 2010 EPA emission requirements. The cooled-EGR system passes exhaust gas through a cooler to reduce temperatures before mixing it with fuel and the incoming air charge to the cylinder.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.6M for natural gas vehicles

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The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The natural gas-powered vehicles are in the 14,001-to-26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight range. Nations Bus Corp. Nations Bus Corp.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks approves HVO renewable diesel for its medium- and heavy-duty engines; neat or blended

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HVO, which has been produced on an industrial scale since 2007, is sulfur-free and contains no aromatics, while no ash is produced during the combustion process. The fuel can be used either in its pure form as an alternative to conventional diesel fuel or in a blend in order to improve overall environmental performance.

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California Energy Commission launches Drive website for info on alt fuels, vehicles

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The Drive website details a wide range of transportation projects, from producing renewable fuels, to installing new fueling and charging stations for electric cars and other alternative fuel vehicles, to training the workforce that supports the ever-evolving transportation industry.