Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2010

BMW Manufacturing Co. is implementing a new alternative fuel platform to use hydrogen fuel cells to power the plant’s material handling equipment. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered forklifts, tuggers and stackers will be used in BMW’s new assembly hall that produces the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

The Ashland, OR-based manufacturer designs and develops electric motorcycles. CDF already provides inventory financing for other brands of alternative fuel and hybrid motorsports products. It is an important element of a successful manufacturer-dealer business model.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2011

a synthetic biology company producing renewable fuels and chemicals directly by microbes, has begun a collaboration with MAN Latin America, a leading Brazilian engineering and vehicles manufacturing company, to test LS9’s renewable diesel in both stationary engines and operational fleet vehicles in Brazil.

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Brazil Renewable Diesel America 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The Waterford, MI School District introduced 10 new school buses fueled by propane autogas into its fleet this week, joining almost 30 other school districts in the state to operate Blue Bird Vision Propane buses. Since 2010, ROUSH CleanTech has deployed almost 14,000 propane autogas vehicles to fleets across America.

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Fuel Alternative Fuels Michigan Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2019

More than 100 electric school buses, powered by a Cummins fully electric drivetrain, have been ordered to date from Blue Bird Corporation, a school bus manufacturer highly focused on alternative fuel technologies. Blue Bird electric buses are already operating in California, North Dakota and Washington.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Manufactured by Kenworth, the LNG tractors are powered by Westport HD Systems and initially will pull trailers on a transit lane linking Ontario, Calif., UPS is the only private delivery company using this technology in its fleet and now has more than 1,100 natural gas-powered vehicles in service. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced 16 major US employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge ( earlier post ), while another 3 US corporations have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. National Clean Fleets Partnership.

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Charging Alternative Fuels Fleet Clean 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2009

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has introduced another natural gas-powered truck, the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 NG. The first five tractors were delivered to various licensed motor carriers for utilization in drayage fleets in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Holly, North Carolina, in September.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2023

Frito-Lay has been showcasing its latest fleet of all-electric Class 8 trucks since it took delivery of the first few of its Tesla Semis in December. At 500,000 square feet and on 80 acres of land, the Frito-Lay facility in Modesto is one of its largest manufacturing sites in the U.S. 1-megawatt solar carport with energy storage.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

The first fruits of the Joint Development Agreement (JDA) between New Way Trucks and Chicago-based HFC manufacturer Hyzon were revealed earlier today at the Las Vegas Convention Center with the kickoff of this year’s Waste Expo. Electrek’s Take Hyzon compact hydrogen fuel cell; image by Hyzon. Does it make sense as an alternative fuel?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

This are of interest seeks innovative engine designs that use advanced materials and manufacturing approaches to significantly improve the fuel economy of Class 1-6 vehicles (mid-size passenger cars, crossover vehicles, pickup trucks, and medium-duty trucks in Classes 3-6). Topic 6: Technology Integration (up to $17.5

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels Motor 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

SunLine Transit Agency in California has awarded New Flyer of America—the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries—with a contract for five Xcelsior fuel cell-electric forty-foot, heavy-duty transit buses. Sunline already has five fuel cell buses in its operations. million passengers per year.

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Fuel North America California Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Federal and state commitment to cleaner fleets by purchasing EVs and PHEVs. Earlier post.) This should be a U.S.

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America 2016 Charging Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2015

While individual fleet results will depend heavily on the duty cycle, testing at customer fleets on four continents and in cities ranging from St. Louis to Seoul and Beijing to Rio de Janeiro, the xFE units have delivered fuel economy improvements of up to 7% when compared to baseline models.

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St. Louis Fuel Economy North America Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2010

Thomas Built Buses, Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) school bus manufacturer, has received an order for 130 compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses—the biggest contract for natural gas buses in the company’s history—from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. Volvo Technology of America, LLC.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

The Energy Commission previously awarded approximately $29 million to help buyers afford new, alternative-fueled passenger vehicles, buses, and trucks. Eligible vehicles meet all the emission requirements of the Air Resources Board and are fully warranted by their manufacturers. Daimler is the manufacturer of the vehicles. .:

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Gas California Energy Vehicles 262

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Vehicle energy use. —Chrysler S-1. Transmissions.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Thanks to our new network integrations, we are proud to offer a global Blink Charging experience, so EV drivers can use the same global Blink mobile app at thousands of locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 94

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

EV provisions The legislation creates a new and used EV tax credit, extending the tax credit on some new EVs to 2032 while shifting tax incentives to more affordable models that are manufactured in North America. has a free trade agreement, or with materials recycled in North America. . or a country with which the U.S.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center also has a tool which compares the annual emissions of an EV versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle on a national or state level. EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. They’re safer.

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Emissions Nashville Electric Electrical 123

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. Many manufacturers are shooting for the 0-60 data, but that’s not all we are. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 For charging we used the BlueOval Charge Network and Electrify America charge stations, where new Mach-E (and F-150 Lightning ) owners receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging, the equivalent of a little more than half our trip.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 82

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leader in alternative fuel dispensing equipment and engine technology, is working with one of the largest distributors of propane, Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., to increase the availability of propane engine fuel at retail refueling stations across the US. The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded CleanFUEL USA $12.9

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The Pacific Coast already has the highest penetration of electric cars in North America. Support emerging markets and innovation for alternative fuels in commercial trucks, buses, rail, ports and marine transportation.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. The Mach-E has a 91 kilowatt-hour (kWh) extended range battery, and a 10.5

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The approval of the quality specifications opens the way for public sale of the fuel. This certification is a major step forward in developing the market for DME, especially for California-based heavy-duty fleets. Each certification increases their confidence that the fuel is good for trucks and the environment. Earlier post.).

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California Fuel Engine Sale 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

Promote a robust market for vehicle manufacturers, utilities, equipment service providers, and support industries that ensures a consistent user experience, customer choice, and allows for a streamlined permitting process. Enhance American manufacturing competitiveness, innovation, and the development of advanced technology.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

million project to demonstrate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for an all-electric heavy duty non-tactical vehicle fleet at Los Angeles Air Force Base. The Energy Commission is also awarding $1,074,000 in buy-down incentives for 46 alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The two ships, with a length of 200 m and a capacity of about 4,500 vehicles, are to be used for vehicle shipment between Europe and North America. Alternative LNG drive systems for ships reduce air pollutant emissions significantly—CO 2 by up to 25% and NO x by up to 30%, particulate matter by up to 60% and SO x by as much as 100%.

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Fuel Mariner Cars North America 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

FTA will award the LoNo funds on a competitive basis to transit agencies and state transportation departments working either independently or jointly with bus manufacturers already making low- and zero-emission buses. Demonstrate understanding of and accommodation for public safety. Of the $22.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2009

CleanFUEL North America, Inc. a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane. has signed a distribution agreement with IMPCO Technologies, Inc. less than gasoline/diesel per gallon.

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USA Engine GMC Sierra 150

Blink Charging

APRIL 6, 2023

Despite a strong vehicle manufacturing presence in the United States, and solid support from the current federal government, Ernst & Young has categorized the country as being “stuck in low gear” when it comes to EV adoption. Again, we can break this down into the consumer side and the manufacturer side.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to be among the first to drive the all-new 2023 Crown crossover, reported here in this Flash Drive story. The 2023 Crown is an all-new model for Toyota and America. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Ford’s fleet business is a proven success with commercial truckers. Just as the regular F-150 is the best-selling truck in America, the Ford F-150 Lightning will also be the best-selling EV truck in the USA, and its pre-orders back that up. The post Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

Even here in Southern California, where at some point every car sold in America can be seen, the 2022 Polestar 2 is rare and drew the obvious question–“What is that?” These tires, which Clean Fleet Report comes across frequently on the cars we review, are designed for comfort and long wear, not necessarily for their handling prowess.

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