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Pike Research projects alternative fuel buses to represent 50% of total transit bus deliveries by 2015

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According to a recent report from Pike Research, the current trend toward cleaner transit buses will continue over the next several years, with alternative fuel vehicles representing more than 50% of the 64,000 total transit buses that will be delivered worldwide during 2015, up from 28% of total bus deliveries in 2010.

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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

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In the Memorandum, the President specifically directs that by 31 December 2015, all new light-duty vehicles leased or purchased by agencies must be alternative fueled vehicles, such as hybrid or electric, compressed natural gas, or biofuel. Optimum fleet size. GSA purchase.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Chrysler writes that its has “ made the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles a priority to meet retail consumer preferences, comply with future regulations and as part of our commitment to sustainability. ”. “We We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines.

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EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016. Light trucks. This approach would allow credit trading among all vehicles a manufacturer produces, both cars and light trucks, as well as between companies. Each manufacturer will have its own fleet-wide standard which reflects the vehicles it chooses it produce. Projected Flee-wide Compliance Levels.

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UPS accelerates use of ORION routing optimization software; reducing 100M miles driven annually at full deployment

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The company expects additional benefits including annual savings of 10 million gallons of fuel and more than $300 million when ORION completes US implementation. Additional environmental benefits and cost reduction savings will be realized when vehicles outside the US are equipped with the technology in future years, the company said.

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Quantum announces additional CNG tank orders; files for IPO

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Quantum produces advanced, light?weight Quantum also projected that two passenger CNG vehicle platforms it is working on with original equipment manufacturers will be commercially available beginning in 2014 for one program and 2015 for the other program. We expect this trend to only accelerate in 2014 as the recently introduced 11.9L

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California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

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As the largest sectoral contributor to GHG emissions (39% in 2015), transportion is a major focus of the plan. CARB is signaling the need for additional policy and technical support on strategies to move toward a goal of achieving 100% ZEV sales in the light-duty vehicle sector.