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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

Clean Fleet Report

Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” Author’s Note: Getting There Rather than flying, I proposed to Ford that I drive a 2023 Mustang Mach-E to-and from South Orange County, California to Moab, Utah, a 1,796 mile trip.

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WVU Center develops electric drive and alternative fuel vehicle smart phone app and training program for first responders

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The West Virginia University (WVU)-based National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium ( NAFTC ) has created a suite of modern technology products that put knowledge about specific electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles at the fingertips of first responders. This version of the QRG is available for a nominal cost.

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PG&E showcased extended-range electric truck from via motors at national Plug-In Day event

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. PG&E offered ride-alongs in its VTrux from VIA.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

Clean Fleet Report

A Taste of 10 Different Cars Along the California Coast. The event, WAJ Media Day 2021, afforded me a chance to experience some exotic and high-end cars that aren’t normally in the sights of Clean Fleet Report. The event was held in last week in Half Moon Bay, California. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Cal Energy Commission to award ~$1.2M for center for alt fuels and advanced vehicle technologies

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The California Energy Commission Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) is making up to $1,194,659 in grant funds available to develop a new center or expand an existing center for alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in Central California. ( PON-14-606 ).

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

Central California EVA chapter gets creative in promoting ride-and-drive. Spanish language side of the DEED event promotional notices inserted into 23,000 Manteca utility bills. They made that happen, over 500 Central Valley residents showing up to a local mall in Manteca at the chapter’s first in-person event. “We

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Worthington Industries introduces Type 3 Rail Mount CNG fuel system for trucks

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It utilizes a Type 3 cylinder, which provides superior impact durability, protecting the driver and the company in the event of a side impact. —Wayne Powers, general manager of the alternative fuel systems business for Worthington Industries. a for-hire transportation company specializing in dry bulk food commodities.