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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. And in London, we were able to find a solution for our charging needs through a collaboration between government and private organizations.

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MEEF funds 100 Tesla Model 3s for vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe

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The funding of this zero-emission private hire fleet follows the successful pay-per-mile funding of taxis that Zeti previously delivered in London using MEEF funds. The funding of this zero-emission private hire fleet follows the successful pay-per-mile funding of taxis that Zeti previously delivered in London using MEEF funds.

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London. The new trucks will join UPS’ Rolling Lab, a growing fleet of more than 9,000 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS.

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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

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—Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of maintenance and engineering, international operations. The UPS cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain.

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BYD electric bus in service trial in Rio de Janeiro

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Fetranspor and Rio Bus, the public transportation companies for the state and city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and BYD launched a BYD battery-electric bus into service this week. Companies in Rio have tested other alternative fuel buses including hybrids, diesel from sugar cane, biodiesel, also CNG buses.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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Hedging its bets, the industry is exploring ammonia, batteries, and hydrogen, among other options for powering ships. They do not need giant fuel tanks, which opens up more space for cargo and passengers. based TerraPower and London- and Italy-based Newcleo should be safer and simpler to operate than conventional reactors.

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Royal Academy of Engineering study examines future lower-carbon ship powering options

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Liquid natural gas ( LNG ) can be used as an alternative fuel in reciprocating engine propulsion systems and is a known technology with classification society rules for the fuel systems already in existence. Battery technology is developing rapidly, offering some potential for propulsion.

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