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FTA selects 7 projects to receive $22.5M in grants for battery-electric and fuel cell buses, infrastructure

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million toward transit buses and related facilities that utilize battery-electric, fuel cell, and other innovative technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve operating efficiency. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) will receive $1,551,611 toward five battery-electric buses and related equipment.

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Pennsylvania Awards Axion Power $800,000 to Demonstrate PbC Batteries in Hybrids, PHEVs and EVs

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The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. City of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Academies, Inc.

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UPS Deploys 200 More Hybrid Delivery Trucks

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UPS has expanded its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles with the deployment of 200 next-generation hybrid electric delivery trucks in eight US cities. Earlier post.). Long Island, Minneapolis and Louisville. Earlier post.).

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PECO Expanding Fleet with NGVs & PHEVs

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The NGVs will be used by PECO’s energy technicians in the Philadelphia suburbs. The vehicles cost more to buy when modified for CNG use, but the fuel costs significantly less than diesel or gasoline at 25% less per equivalent gallon, said Bill Flemming, PECO’s fleet manager and chairman of the Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities Coalition.

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Pennsylvania invests $7.9M in 21 alt-fuel projects

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million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city.

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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This National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will bring DC fast charging to alternative fuel corridors in all 50 states, connecting EV drivers in rural America to major cities. The power backup duration depends on the battery size, with some forthcoming models having the potential to power a home for up to three days.

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Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

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Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. has different environmental ramifications from operating one in Philadelphia. For example, the tool can demonstrate how operating an electric vehicle in Portland, Ore.,

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