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IEA: Electric vehicles posted strong gains in 2016; 2M now in global parc

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With more than 750,000 units sold over the year, the number of electric vehicles in the global parc—primarily Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)—surpassed 2 million units in 2016, following a year of strong growth in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2017.

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UPS to add more than 6,000 natural gas trucks 2020-2022; $450M investment

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This three-year commitment represents a $450-million investment in expanding the company’s alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet as well as supporting infrastructure. The investment in CNG fuel systems expands UPS’ relationship with Agility Fuel Solutions and supports UPS’ fleet sustainability efforts.

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Hartmann Reederei designs new type of ethane-fueled LEG carrier; 3 on order with 2016 delivery

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Their delivery is scheduled from the second half of 2016 onwards. The latter just announced a cracker upgrade to using ethane from the US as feedstock in their cracker in Teesside, United Kingdom. With a fleet of currently 36 gas carriers, it ranges among the largest of its kind in the global market.

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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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This $130-million dollar investment in CNG capacity for 2018 builds on previous UPS investments of $100 million dollars in 2016 and $90 million dollars in 2017. 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.

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Antenna company Airgain joins 5G Automotive Association

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The company joins leading telecommunications and automotive companies with the aim of accelerating the penetration of the connected and autonomous car and intelligent fleet management. The 5GAA was established in September 2016. Antenna technology company Airgain, Inc. has become a member of the 5G Automotive Association ( 5GAA ).

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EEA: no improvements on average CO2 emissions from new cars registered in 2017 in Europe

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Efforts to improve the fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) stalled in 2017 compared to 2016, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). grams (g) of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) per kilometer more than in 2016. g CO 2 /km ) is reducing compared to 2016. g CO 2 /km).

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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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The report, which this year for the first time includes an online, interactive country data browser, reviews developments in fuel economy and highlights the changes which have shaped the modern global fleet of light-duty vehicles (LDVs) over a 12-year period. —more than triple the improvement rate between 2016 and 2017.

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