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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

Green Car Congress

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. That allows us to invest for the long-term, rather than planning around near-term fluctuations in fuel pricing.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

The Truth About Cars

Some of this is down to how regional climates impact battery ranges or the fact that you really need a garage fitted for vehicle charging if you want to get the most out of owning an EV. Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland. However, Elizabeth Krear, J.D.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

Colorado State University. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration. AOI 13: Alternative Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets. Advancing Climate and Innovation Goals of Memphis and Shelby County: Electrification of key fleet vehicles to capture cost savings and climate benefits.

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Manhattan Beach, The South Bay’s Greenest City

Creative Greenius

It’s all coming eight years later than it should, but the Climate Change Calvary has now arrived and they’re riding hard and fast. Both the City Police and Fire chiefs are now driving city owned alternative fuel vehicles. Climate Action Plan. And again, if that bugs you - so much the better. Green Building.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

Clean Fleet Report

The power rear sliding window and power sunroof were nice features, along with the wireless charger for mobile phones, dual zone climate control and leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel with audio and cruise controls. About those radio knobs and the climate control wheels: they are constructed using a cheap-feeling chromed plastic.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick. Road Test: 2021 Jeep Gladiator.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

Clean Fleet Report

It joins the line-up of cars and SUVs powered by hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology that have made Toyota the world leader in electrified vehicles. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. A full country roll-out is planned for late 2022.

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