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UPS to invest $130M in > 700 natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; > $1B invested in alt fuels since 2008

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UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018. We strongly believe further investment in our natural gas fleet is a key element to help us achieve our long-term goals for reducing our CO 2 emissions. and Salt Lake City, Utah.

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MECA emissions inventory & air quality modeling shows potential benefits of national cleaner trucks initiative at CARB limits

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Later years should show additional improvements as greater fleet turnover occurs. Applying the potential CTI strategy to the 2028 base year results in the following observations: By 2035, the entire continental US is in attainment with the 75 ppb 2008 ozone NAAQS except for San Bernardino County in California.

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DOE awarding $7+ million to four hydrogen and fuel cell projects, including fuel cell delivery trucks

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Private industry and DOE’s national laboratories have already helped to reduce automotive fuel cell costs by more than 50% since 2006 and by more than 30% since 2008. These projects include: Center for Transportation and the Environment ($3 million DOE investment): Based in Atlanta, Ga., Fleets Fuel Cells Hydrogen Hydrogen Storage'

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Erosion-resistant nanocoating for turbine blades saves fuel, lowers costs

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The NETL project was one of 20 selected for funding in late 2008. MCT is teaming with Delta Air Lines (Atlanta, Ga.) to use the coating technology on several engine types operated by Delta, with first fleet incorporation scheduled for this year. during typical engine tours, before induction for scheduled maintenance.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Fast forward to 2008 and Wallace started taking advantage of the internet’s ability to reach vast amounts of people simultaneously. As the story goes , its origins go back all the way to the 1980s when graphic designer Ken Wallace was walking outside of his Nova Scotia home with his daughter and noticed idling vehicles.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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We’ve Entered the Age of Shared Mobility This article may contain affiliate links Car sharing has changed dramatically since C lean Fleet Report first reported on it almost two decades ago. The company was purchased by Avis in 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of the traditional car rental company. In the U.S.

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Wal-Mart Testing Two Different Hybrid Systems and Three Alt Fuels on Class 8 Trucks

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This technology could help Wal-Mart increase its fleet efficiency by up to 25%. The five Peterbilt Model 386 heavy duty diesel-electric hybrids are being tested in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Southern California and the Baltimore/Washington DC region. This technology could help Wal-Mart increase its fleet efficiency by up to two percent.

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