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UPS to add 40 series hydraulic hybrid vehicles to its fleet

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UPS is deploying 40 new medium-duty series hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs): 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta. The HHVs in Baltimore will be deployed immediately while the vehicles in Atlanta will be introduced before the end of 2012. UPS currently has one HHV in operation in Laguna Hills, Calif.,

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Eaton to supply EV charging stations to federal EV Pilot Program

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The 116 electric plug-in vehicles being deployed in the pilot are expected to annually save almost 29,000 gallons of gas, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 257 metric tons, and save taxpayers almost $116,000 in fuel costs. The program will also help provide employment for deserving veterans. Autoflex, Inc.

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How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

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This is the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. SDG&E’s Power Your Drive — Offered by San Diego Gas and Electric, this program is a great way to offset the cost of charging stations and help eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. Department of Energy - Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Tax Credit U.S.

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Wal-Mart Testing Two Different Hybrid Systems and Three Alt Fuels on Class 8 Trucks

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The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. Reclaimed Grease Fuel and Biodiesel. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. This technology could help Wal-Mart increase its fleet efficiency by up to seven percent.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona

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Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona All-New Small SUV Gas for now; electric is coming soon The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is currently offered in four trim levels with the choice of two gasoline-powered engines and, in early 2024, an all-electric version will arrive.

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How Many EV Charging Stations Will $10 Billion Buy for America?

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I have yet to hear how these costs might be allocated toward the different types of fueling infrastructure, but my best guess is that perhaps $5 billion of the $7.5 In the North Carolina example above the cost was $100,000 for a single 50 kW charger and in the Baltimore example, $137,500 for deploying two 50 kW chargers.

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