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DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. Loveland is now aiming to convert all of its light-duty fleet vehicles that work within a close distance of the city to EVs.

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JULY 28, 2017

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has started production of the all‑electric light-duty truck Fuso eCanter in Tramagal, Portugal. The Fuso eCanter is produced in line with the conventional Canter light-duty truck at the Tramagal plant. will be operating 25 units of the new eCanter in their fleet within this year.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

At the same time, total miles traveled per year by cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and light trucks will increase about 60%, reaching about 14 trillion in 2040. As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83

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JANUARY 19, 2017

EDI) Awarded Bus Fleet Order for the City of Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. The company is supplying its drivetrain technology to Yaxing Motor Coach for integration into a fleet of city buses to be delivered in March of this year. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.

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APRIL 16, 2012

The final report shows overall emissions in 2010 increased by 3.2% EPA attributes the trend to an increase in energy consumption across all economic sectors, due to increasing energy demand associated with an expanding economy, and increased demand for electricity for air conditioning due to warmer summer weather during 2010.

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APRIL 20, 2021

First Priority Group has been serving emergency and specialty vehicle fleets with custom vehicle solutions for over 20 years. The company recently launched a new division, FPG Electrified , focused on electrification of light- and medium-duty emergency and specialty vehicles and products.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

As well as serving the needs of private EV drivers at fueling stations, convenience stores and retail locations, Terra 360 chargers can also be installed on an organization’s commercial premises to charge electric fleet cars, vans and trucks. Terra 360 chargers are fully customizable.

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APRIL 17, 2023

b) Region-specific/vehicle-specific/battery-specific cumulative (from 2010 to 2050) demand for critical metals and the cumulative potential secondary production from recycling. (c) —Zhang et al. (a) a) Annual demand and recycling potential with or without a second use. (b)

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OCTOBER 27, 2019

The Mercedes-Benz eActros heavy-duty electric truck, with a range of up to 200 km, is in intensive use by customers in Germany and Switzerland as part of the eActros “innovation fleet”. This can only be achieved if competitive conditions for CO 2 -neutral transport are created for our customers in terms of costs and infrastructure.

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AUGUST 29, 2015

Since its launch in 2010, the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) has provided more than $63 million to help California fleets statewide purchase more than 430 zero-emission trucks and buses and 1,800 hybrid trucks and buses. Additional funding is on the way.

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Energy intensities of flying (blue) and driving (green), 1970-2010. To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 This is the case because it takes a long time to turn over the fleet. Data: Sivak, UMTRI-2014-2.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Sister company Volvo Buses has sold more than 4,000 electrified buses since 2010. We are proud to announce the Volvo VNR Electric, designed to support cities focused on sustainable urban development and fleets operating in a range of regional-haul and distribution operations. million to SCAQMD for the Volvo LIGHTS project.

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JANUARY 1, 2010

Québec’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Line Beauchamp, announced on 29 December 2009 that the regulations on emissions of greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles—equivalent to those in force in California—will come into force in the province in mid-January 2010. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ), the initiator of the 2012 charging infrastructure project and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EV) based in Iceland, has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company to jointly develop the electric vehicle market in Iceland. The REVA NXR. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 1, 2011

On Friday, President Obama announced the National Clean Fleets Partnership, with AT&T, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon as charter members. The five charter members represent five of the US’ 10 largest national fleets and collectively own and operate more than 275,000 vehicles. DOE technical tools and resources.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Comments may be submitted through 30 November 2010. Long-term markets including mainstream transportation applications with a focus on light duty vehicles—in the 2015 to 2020 timeframe. It is initially published as a draft to solicit feedback from relevant stakeholders, with a final version to be published in FY 2011. Source: DOE.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler plans to initiate fleet-wide integration of this fuel-saving start/stop technology on a global basis, including certain models in North America. In 2012, 26 percent of our vehicles incorporated a 4-cylinder engine, as compared to 24 percent in 2011 and 19 percent in 2010. —Chrysler S-1.

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OCTOBER 16, 2011

California will a new category to its HVIP (Hybrid Incentive Voucher Program) that covers light-duty zero-emissions commercial vehicles (between 5,001 and 8,500 lbs GVWR)—e.g., Vouchers for the category will reach up to $15,000 for a fleet’s first voucher, with $12,000 thereafter for the remainder of FY 2010-11.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Turnover of the US fleet under the three models of penetration. A less aggressive approach yielded fleet turnover rates of 60% or more for most countries, while a moderately aggressive approach yielded fleet turnover rates of more than 80% for most countries. Turnover of the Chinese fleet. Source: Belzowski and McManus.

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APRIL 1, 2011

On Friday, President Obama announced the National Clean Fleets Partnership, with AT&T, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon as charter members. The five charter members represent five of the US’ 10 largest national fleets and collectively own and operate more than 275,000 vehicles. DOE technical tools and resources.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Under the proposed standards, the average GHG emission performance of the 2016 Canadian fleet of new cars and light trucks would match the average level of 155 g CO 2 /km (250 gCO 2 /mile) that has been projected for the US. A company’s unique fleet average standard would be determined based on the size (i.e. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 21, 2010

The Oshkosh Extreme Racing team Light Concept Vehicle (LCV) M2. Oshkosh Corporation ran two Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) through the 43 rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race course in Mexico, 18-20 November; one crossed the finish line of the 1,061-mile desert course. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The rugged 1,061.69-mile

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JULY 28, 2010

The charging network is expected to be operational by 1 December 2010 to support the variety of new EVs entering the roadways. the largest privately held global provider of electrical wiring devices, data connectivity solutions, and lighting energy management systems, has developed the evr-green Home Charging Station line. Leviton Mfg.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles in the fleet sector will total nearly 4 million worldwide between 2009 and 2015, according to a recent report from Pike Research. Early adopters will include government, university, and utility company fleets. Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Fleet Markets”. Clint Wheelock.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

As the world population increases by the estimated 30% from 2010 to 2040, ExxonMobil sees global GDP rising by about 140%, but energy demand by only about 35% due to greater efficiency. Click to enlarge. Outlook for Energy. The Outlook for Energy provides ExxonMobil’s long-term view of global energy demand and supply.

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. In 2010, about 75% of the world’s vehicles were in OECD countries. However, looking ahead, about 80% of the growth in the global fleet will come from non-OECD countries. Source: ExxonMobil.

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APRIL 21, 2015

Lightning Hybrids (LH), a provider of hydraulic hybrid drive systems for fleet vehicles such as shuttle buses, delivery vehicles and work trucks ( earlier post ), has released some results from its ongoing emissions testing with SGS Environmental Testing Corporation. Emissions Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid' Source: Lightning Hybrids.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

The collaboration will aim to supply systems to local authorities and other fleet operators across Germany initially, and will also address projects in the UK and North America. Proton Power and Smith will present the first prototype at the Hannover Fair in April 2010.

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MARCH 11, 2012

Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles.

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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

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APRIL 22, 2010

Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG at the BMW Group Future Mobility Night 2010 in Beijing. The BMW Group will launch its Megacity Vehicle in 2013, said Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, on Thursday ahead of the Auto China 2010 show in Beijing. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

New fleet efficiency horizon in terms of energy intensity and fuel consumption. rate compared to historical fleet averages and recent US regulations. Source: DeCicco 2010. Tripling US new light-duty vehicle fleet fuel efficiency by 2035 through evolutionary change—e.g., Click to enlarge. L/100km) by 2035.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 million in 2010 to 76.8 When both light- and heavy-duty trucks are included, the number rises to 979 million vehicles—30 million more than just a year earlier. Source: Worldwatch.

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MARCH 6, 2013

From 1970 to 2010, vehicle distance travelled in the US increased by 155% (from 1.674 trillion km to 4.260 trillion km); however, because vehicle load (i.e., From 1970 to 2010, vehicle distance travelled in the US increased by 155% (from 1.674 trillion km to 4.260 trillion km); however, because vehicle load (i.e., mpg US, or from 18.1

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

million in funding for state programs that will improve public health by helping to clean up California’s fleet of cars, trucks and buses. million to help California consumers purchase plug-in hybrid and zero-emission cars and light trucks. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced an additional $72.5

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JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. grams in 2010 (the latest year for which figures are available) and a mandatory target of 175 grams in 2017. grams in 2011 and a mandatory target of 130 grams in 2015.

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