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First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E

Baua Electric

The SDG&E-powered chargers were partially funded through a $200,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program. That system integrates electric motors and drive axles into a single unit, making it easy for manufacturers to electrify their fleets by maintaining existing (re: ICE) axle mounting hardware.

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City of Springfield, Illinois converts 24 vehicles to propane autogas

Green Car Congress

We estimate our fuel savings in the first year alone to be more than $82,000. Transitioning our fleet to propane autogas was an extremely easy decision to make because we are saving taxpayer dollars, improving the environment through cleaner auto emissions and supporting a domestically produced fuel source.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

Used EV purchased at registered auto dealerships. United States Postal Service Clean Fleets : $3 billion is available for USPS to electrify fleets and provide charging equipment. To qualify for the credit, the following criteria must be met: A maximum buyer income of $75,000 for an individual.

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Bill in US Congress to Boost Natural Gas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

Provisions of the New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act, or NAT GAS Act (H.R. Currently, the alternative fuel credit expires at the end of 2009, and the vehicle and refueling pump credits expire at the end of 2010. A new tax credit for auto manufacturers that produce natural gas and bi-fuel vehicles.

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US Utilities Pledge to Ramp Up Efforts To Make Electricity a Crucial Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

Incentives could include purchase incentives, tax rebates, off-peak charging rates, preferential and/or free parking, and grants for charging infrastructure installation, all designed to encourage a significant penetration of electric transportation solutions. Earley, Jr.,

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

Blink Charging

Installing charging stations in your inventory and delivery bays also allow your team to keep your test drive and sales fleet charged. In addition, depending on your location, your business may be eligible for the US Federal Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit.

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Volvo Trucks to begin limited production of DME heavy-duty trucks in NA in 2015; customer trials; Oberon partnership

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Oberon Fuels is the first company to announce plans to commercialize DME fuel production in North America. DME offers diesel-quality performance with a high cetane number and low auto-ignition temperature, but burns cleanly without producing any soot. Masin (1997) Dimethyl ether: A fuel for the 21 st century, In: M.

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