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New Flyer adds 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine to Xcelsior bus lineup; debuting in LA

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the largest heavy-duty transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, is adding the 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine ( earlier post ) to its Xcelsior bus family. Base warranty, extended coverage options, maintenance procedures and service intervals are also the same as the current ISL G.

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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. —Michael D. Antonovich, LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair.

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California ARB receives VW’s 1st $200M, 30-month ZEV investment plan

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On 25 October 2016, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved a proposed 2.0-liter The Consent Decree partially resolves Clean Air Act and California State claims against VW for equipping its 2.0L ARB may approve, partially approve or disapprove the Plan. liter Consent Decree. Background.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. Juneau, the Capital City of Alaska, has a clean, renewable source of energy, local hydropower.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The federal government has dropped $7 billion in its “Hydrogen Hubs” program that will create seven regional programs to create clean (fossil fuel-free) hydrogen along with additional infrastructure. See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story. A maintenance-free car for about $21,000 sounds pretty enticing.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Handling stability and quietness.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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When Clean Fleet Report reviewed the first generation Toyota Mirai (see reviews at the end of the story), we weren’t all that excited about the look, but did like the way it handled freeway driving and quickly realized it was nothing exciting/fun to drive. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Mirai 232 miles through Southern California.

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