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Corporations Confront Obstacles In The Transition To Green Vehicle Fleets

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EVs have the potential to significantly improve fleet efficiency and reduce vehicle operation and maintenance costs. 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.

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NY to award $18.9M to increase number of electric buses in state

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The program reduces the cost to purchase new, clean electric or alternative-fueled buses through point of sale rebates offered through a qualified vendor. NYTVIP also offers funding for businesses and municipalities that want to purchase new, clean electric vehicles or repower commercial trucks.

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EC Releases Communication on European Strategy for Clean and Energy-efficient Vehicles; Special Focus on EVs

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Two tracks need to be followed simultaneously, the EC says: Promoting clean and energy efficient vehicles based on conventional internal combustion engines; Facilitating the deployment of breakthrough technologies in ultra-low-carbon vehicles. A European strategy on clean and energy efficient vehicles”. Resources.

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You’ll be happy to hear that auto insurance companies are competing for green customers by offering discounts.

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New Study Shows Fleet Purchases of More Efficient, Lower-Carbon Vehicles Can Spur Major Decreases in Emissions and Fuel Consumption

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Moreover, if historical rates of fleet vehicle turnover are maintained, clean technology vehicles purchased for corporate and rental fleets would find their way into the used car market and end up in the hands of private owners very quickly—spreading the benefits of fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles even more widely.

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