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Virginia Governor signs legislation and executive order beginning transition of state vehicles to natural gas, electricity or other alternative fuels

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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed two pieces of legislation that promote the use of natural gas, electric or other alternative-fueled vehicles in the Commonwealth. He also signed a new executive order setting out the state alternative fuel plan required by House Bill 2282. —Governor McDonnell. Legislation.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. While applications will vary, each charge will support most common eight-hour workdays. —Eric Zieser, director — global compact equipment product line, CASE.

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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

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In the Memorandum, the President specifically directs that by 31 December 2015, all new light-duty vehicles leased or purchased by agencies must be alternative fueled vehicles, such as hybrid or electric, compressed natural gas, or biofuel. million gallons of gasoline, or 385,000 barrels of oil. Optimum fleet size.

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Essential Tips for Successful Vehicle Fleet Management

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From optimizing fuel efficiency to minimizing maintenance costs, fleet managers have to juggle multiple factors to ensure smooth operations and cost-effectiveness. By equipping vehicles with telematics devices, fleet managers gain valuable information such as vehicle location, fuel consumption, driver behavior and maintenance needs.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations. Limited time to claim tax credits for EV fleets There are currently numerous incentives to purchase EVs and EV charging equipment.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal. Minimize your use of electricity generated by fossil fuels as much as possible. It is important to remember that even if you have an EV that does not emit any tailpipe emissions, your charging process may generate well to wheel emissions.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. Even better than many.