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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

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Southern California Gas Co. The program allows qualified fleet owners the opportunity to try out the latest in heavy-duty natural gas truck technology by test-driving a 12L near-zero truck. Additionally, fleet owners will see the advantages natural gas trucks have over diesel, including lower fuel costs. g/bhp-hr) since 2001.

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Clean Energy unveils LNG backbone network for America’s Natural Gas Highway; 150 LNG stations by end of 2013

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ANGH Route map shows initial phase of America‘s Natural Gas Highway. the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, unveiled the route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations for America’s Natural Gas Highway (ANGH). Click to enlarge. Clean Energy Fuels Corp., —Andrew J.

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2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: Quick Gas-Mileage Test

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Gas mileage in hybrid vehicles can be a tricky thing. When we tested the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid six weeks ago in Los Angeles, the real-world indicated gas mileage was 37 mpg over 50 miles of mixed freeway and urban driving.

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2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

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The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. Acceleration improves significantly when in Sport mode.

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California Energy Commission approves $8M grant for H2 fueling station at Port of Long Beach

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Promoting the use of zero-emission vehicles will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution at the nation?s The natural gas energy procured will replace electricity procured from a coal fired plant. s second-busiest container port. The station will source hydrogen from 100% renewable biogas.

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2013 Toyota RAV4 To Debut At Los Angeles Auto Show

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liter engine gave it significantly better gas mileage than many SUVs--and an electric version in 1997 took that even further. Since its launch in 1996, the Toyota RAV4 has always been a greener option for those wanting all-wheel drive. Pre-dating the modern trend for downsizing, its compact body and 2.0-liter

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ChargePoint ranks US metro areas for EV friendliness; SF Bay Area still on top

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The San Francisco Bay Area (including San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose) led the nation, followed by Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego and Honolulu. Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles, CA. Atlanta, GA. The regions are core based statistical areas as defined by the US Census. Top 10 EV friendly metro areas.