Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

US President Barack Obama announced a new $1-billion National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of advanced alternative fuel vehicles in communities around the country. Tax credits.

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Alternative Fuels Obama Purchase Tax Credit 240

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gasoline-Electric Volt 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

DHL will roll out a new fleet of 63 electric delivery vans that will serve US markets. The fleet of 63 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans are produced by equipment manufacturer Workhorse Group. 100 miles all-electric range. DHL will roll out the first 30 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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San Francisco Climate Protection Fleet Alternative Fuels 223

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2023

This drives not only a rise in fuel and electric energy consumption, but also creates a wider footprint in vehicle and battery production. Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $384 million plan for critical clean transportation investments to boost the adoption of zero-emission cars and trucks and help the state reach its climate, clean energy and public health goals. 25 million for zero-and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply. $10

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2021

Unitrans, the University of California, Davis transit system, has purchased six Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric, forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses from NFI subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. NFI’s New Flyer was selected by DGS as an approved supplier of electric vehicles in 2019.

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Davis California Buy Charging 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

billion plan to close the state’s funding gap to speed up the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure build-out in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035. The plan includes: $314 million for light-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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Transportation California Emissions Manufacturer 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. But, we argue that diesel needs an even playing field set by state and federal governments.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2011

On Friday, President Obama announced the National Clean Fleets Partnership, with AT&T, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon as charter members. The partnership is part of the DOE Vehicle Technology Program’s “Clean Cities” initiative.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2011

On Friday, President Obama announced the National Clean Fleets Partnership, with AT&T, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon as charter members. The partnership is part of the DOE Vehicle Technology Program’s “Clean Cities” initiative.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Consumers in seven US Midwest states seeking information about plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles now have access to a new-vehicle purchase guidance tool created by Argonne National Laboratory. The tool was created as a part of an innovative clean-vehicle program recently launched in the Midwest.

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North Dakota Vehicles Purchase Minnesota 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding of $2,605,370 for clean transportation projects. The approved awards were made through the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, created by Assembly Bill 118. This fuel has 88% lower carbon intensity than ultra-low-sulfur diesel.

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Los Angeles California Clean Cleaning 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued its first euro-denominated unsecured Green Bond today, expanding its commitment to the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The 2011-2012 plan allocates $100 million to encourage this menu of transportation investments: $8 million to increase charging infrastructure and support for full electric and plug-in electric vehicles, which are expected to surpass 20,000 sales in California by 2012.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

ZEV sales must constitute nearly 100% of new vehicles in 2040 for ZEVs to constitute approximately 87% of the on-road fleet by 2050. Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package, the ZEV regulation along with new LEV III smog-forming pollutant and GHG standards can be the catalyst to that transformative process. Click to enlarge. —ARB staff.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

FP GreenFleet, the clean transportation manufacturing, sales and service division of First Priority Global, will serve as a vehicle builder for EDI customers requiring volume builds, beginning with initial production orders in the latter part of 2016.

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Plug-in Fleet Commercial Plug 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock. million FFV sales in the AEO2012 Reference case. Renewable fuel use grows at a much faster rate than fossil fuel use.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The new targets and incentives will help tackle emissions, as well as bring fuel savings to transport operators and cleaner air for all Europeans. For the EU industry, this is an opportunity to embrace innovation towards zero-emission mobility and further strengthen its global leadership in clean vehicles.

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Standards CO2 Automobile Manufacturer Emissions 281

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Vehicle fleets across the United States are transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles, and that includes school bus fleets. TRAP can also stunt students’ cognitive abilities and alter their brain structure. What about electric buses?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2013

The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) released two reports assessing the readiness of two different areas of California—the San Diego and the Central Valley regions—for the widespread use of electric vehicles. This is in addition to $2,500 from the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.

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San Diego Plug-in California Plug 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

As part of a newly released Clean Mobility package, the European Commission is proposing a 30% reduction in average CO 2 emissions for new cars and vans from 2021 to 2030. These targets will help push the transition from conventional combustion-engine vehicles to clean ones, the EC said.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While it’s great news that electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in the United States, it does pose a unique issue: EV sales are now outpacing EV charging infrastructure. There are now over 3 million total electric cars on the roads today. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2% The longer it takes to reach 1.2

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2017

CARB is signaling the need for additional policy and technical support on strategies to move toward a goal of achieving 100% ZEV sales in the light-duty vehicle sector. Expand the Advanced Clean Cars program, which further increases the stringency of GHG emissions for all light-duty vehicles, and requires 4.2

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Clean Vehicle Credit : This $7,500 credit was renamed, reshaped, and split in two parts: $3,750 if the vehicle’s battery is manufactured or assembled in North America. Beginning in 2024, availability of the tax credit at the point of sale, meaning that buyers will not be forced to wait months to receive the federal tax credit.

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Tax Credit North America Tax Kentucky 90

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. This list is subjective and weighted toward functionality with an emphasis on fun, but also factors in sales numbers. Let us know what you think.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

Millennials, those born from 1981 to 1996, are amongst the top buyers of electric cars in the world. If you are one of the members of this cohort interested in an electric vehicle, congratulations! Now, for your peace of mind, there is one more thing that you should have–electric car insurance. Car insurance is a must-have.

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Electric Cars Cars Electric Electrical 81

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. When the Verizon driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor, helping propel the vehicle.

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2013

The proposed project will investigate the factors that influence sales of ZEVs in California (e.g., Additionally, research from the EV Project and the California Center for Sustainable Energy (administrator of the State’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program) has been able to evaluate real-world consumer response.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 30, 2022

At the same time, EVs provide a simple solution to satisfy key company goals for acquiring alternative fuel vehicles and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles. EVs have the potential to significantly improve fleet efficiency and reduce vehicle operation and maintenance costs.

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Fleet Green Vehicles Corporation Alternative Fuels 98

EV Match

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit expires at the end of the year. Contact us here and click “Contact Sales” to take advantage of this offer before it ends Friday! May 2021 bring more clean energy and electric vehicles to all. Did you install a Level 2 (220/240V) charger in your garage?

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EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2022

There are billions of dollars of electric vehicle (EV) charging incentives throughout the United States. These incentives are offered by the federal government, state governments, local jurisdictions, and electric utility companies in hopes of boosting the installation volume of EV chargers across the nation. EVSE Ports.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

The engine works in conjunction with an electric motor and a rechargeable 17.8 Both engines, running on 91 octane premium fuel, are mated to a drive-by-wire 8-speed automatic transmission for the i-Activ all-wheel drive system that has a rear wheel bias. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It’s been a great year with company record-breaking sales and big increases in our membership. There are now nearly 460,000 Blink members, and we are already planning celebrations for our next sales and membership milestones. 2023 is nearly at its end, and the Blink team is working hard to bring EV charging everywhere.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” Power and Range There are three ZDX configurations, each with their own all-electric driving range (AER.)

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Blink Charging

APRIL 4, 2023

The best time to transition your business vehicle fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) is now. 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.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) has developed a new hybrid electric drive train comprising a small axial-type, multi-fuel AVEC engine ( earlier post ), an AVEC generator/motor and an all new electric clutch. The electric clutch is composed of AVEC permanent magnets and coils and is engaged when the two come in proximity.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

THINK, the Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, has re-started production of the THINK City—one of the first urban EVs—at a new facility with manufacturing partner Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland. Valmet Automotive also produces Garia and Fisker alternative-fuel vehicles as well as Porsche AG’s Boxster and Cayman.

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