Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The company now operates nearly 600 of these alternatively fueled trucks, which make up about 30% of its total North American fleet. Based on the proven emissions reduction compared with our older diesel units, and lower fuel and total cost of ownership, we knew this was the right application for us within the alternative fuel space.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

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 point we make is that it is not just about fuel. James Bell, editor of IntelliChoice.com. Tax credits matter.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2018

NO x engines and emit less NO x emissions than one diesel bus manufactured before 2007. With the added bonus of federal and local rebates and incentives for alternative fuels, districts are saving up to $3,500 per bus annually on fuel and maintenance costs. g/bhp-hr—a new version of the Ford 6.8

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Alternative Fuels Cleaner EPA Grant 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2022

Forecasts predict that the Breathe fleet will save 338 tonnes of CO 2 being released into the atmosphere per annum and will also achieve an annual average reduction in CO 2 emissions equivalent to £5,137 in cost per tonne of CO 2. Eligible projects for MEEF include e-mobility, EV charging, alternative fuel stations and hydrogen fuel cells.

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London Vehicles Gasoline-Electric Tesla 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The Waterford, MI School District introduced 10 new school buses fueled by propane autogas into its fleet this week, joining almost 30 other school districts in the state to operate Blue Bird Vision Propane buses. Each bus is fitted with propane fuel systems manufactured by ROUSH CleanTech , a division of ROUSH Enterprises based in Livonia.

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Fuel Alternative Fuels Michigan Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2013

LNG is a good alternative to petroleum-based fuel for long-haul delivery fleets as it is abundant and produces reduced emissions at less cost. We plan expansion through infrastructure partnerships and a broader fleet in states that are leading the way to make alternative fuel vehicles economically feasible.

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Las Vegas Purchase 2014 Building 273

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Low-Cost Rare-Earth Free Electric Drivetrain Enabled by Novel Permanent Magnets, Inverter, Integrated Design and Advanced Thermal Management. Marquette University.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 4, 2023

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. Fueling a vehicle with electricity is much cheaper than gasoline or diesel. But that’s not all.

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Fleet Tax Credit Vehicles Tax 92

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2012

The vehicle was delivered with VSE’s prototype RFD6 Re-Power Kit which VSE claims may increase the current vehicle’s fuel efficiency by as much as 75% with a proportionate reduction in the vehicle’s carbon footprint. This solution is alternative fuels capable. If successful, replacing the LLV powertrain will enable the U.S.

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Corporation Engine Fuel Kits 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

The school district is purchasing 86 Blue Bird Propane Vision school buses, and hopes to convert more of their diesel fleet to propane buses in the future. The district’s autogas fleet will emit 66,000 fewer pounds of nitrogen oxide and 2,700 fewer pounds of particulate matter each year, when compared to the diesel buses they are replacing.

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Boston Fleet Diesel Extended Range 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2014

million each to advance thermal energy storage technologies that will help cut costs and improve the efficiency of thermal energy storage, leading to increased capacity and operational benefits for concentrated solar power plants. Alternative Fuel and Vehicles. Halotechnics and UCLA: $1.5 Itron, Inc.: $1

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California San Diego Energy Solar 271

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Later on, Norled will install a battery package on board an existing diesel-electric ferry. The Edda Ferd, owned by Østensjø, is another hybrid vessel with battery and diesel-electric propulsion that will start to sail this autumn. Norled intends to use this experience in building and operating their fully electric ferry.

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Battery Powered Industrial Industry Power 250

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2011

a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has already secured lease agreements for 87 heavy-duty natural gas trucks from customers looking to take advantage of the fuel cost savings and environmental benefits of alternative fuel powered vehicles. Ryder System, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Gas California Tucson Alternative Fuels 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2013

Each transit agency was required to select a compliance path—either the “diesel” path or the “alternative fuel” path—by 1 January 2001. Path selection set the fuel type for new urban bus acquisitions through model year 2015. There was a 15% ZBus purchase requirement affecting only large agencies (>200 buses).

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California Emissions Future 2006 265

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2014

Companies in Rio have tested other alternative fuel buses including hybrids, diesel from sugar cane, biodiesel, also CNG buses. kWh/km, which is around 75% more efficient than conventional buses, making it a lower operating and maintenance costs. The configuration allows recovering energy when braking.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. FY2017 Low-No projects. Description. Alabama A&M University. Redding Area Bus Authority.

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Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet 191

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

These prized possessions go for multiple thousands of dollars and cost more in maintenance costs. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Extra Costs. Every car comes with hidden and unhidden costs.

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Buy Cars Financing Toyota 82

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. —Tucker Perkins. Renewable propane.

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USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system reduces fleet operating and maintenance costs, and depending on duty cycle, enables large trucks to obtain significant fuel economy improvements compared to traditional diesel engines. The trucks are used for construction and maintenance of the Marshfield utility grid.

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Wisconsin Plug-in Clean Cleaning 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

The LoNo program builds on the FTA’s National Fuel Cell Bus Program, which invested in the research, development and testing of alternative fuels and related equipment for the transit industry.

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Emissions Grant 2015 Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2010

Additionally, Fluor will offer a broad range of EPCM (engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance) services for Cobalt’s demonstration and commercial-scale butanol production plants. oligimerization to jet fuel and diesel. John Hopkins, group executive of business development at Fluor. oxidation to butadiene.

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Corporation Companies Colorado Conversion 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

As well as ecological and tax benefits, TGI technology offers exceptionally low costs per kilometer—up to 50% cheaper than a gasoline equivalent model and 30% cheaper than a diesel—and with the further improvements SEAT has made to the technology, now it can go even further before needing to be refueled.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric 304

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The US Department of Energy has issued a $300-million Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-PS26-09NT01236-04 ) for applications for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The other areas of interest include: Refueling Infrastructure for alternative fuels.

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Stimulus Alternative Fuels Golf Cart Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

This award helps to fulfill a cost-sharing target for the recipient's $122 million award from the Department of Energy. Rand Corporation , based in Santa Monica, will receive $4,474,558 to evaluate the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program and projects. Electricore Inc.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 kWh over the 1,796-mile trip at an estimated retail cost of $203. The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. The first was the American NS Savannah , built in the late 1950s at a cost of $46.9

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Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 145

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

The non-fuel cell HybriDrive system uses a diesel engine couple to a generator. In addition to the hydrogen fuel cell supplanting the diesel genset, the demonstration vehicle will use an advanced lithium-ion-based energy storage system that increases battery life and substantially reduces vehicle weight.

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Hydrogen Fuel Lithium Ion California 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

billion over the FY 2015 Enacted level, to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapons stockpile in the absence of nuclear testing and manage the research, development, and production activities and associated infrastructure maintenance and modernization needed to meet national nuclear security requirements. Bioenergy Technologies.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia Fuel Purchase 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2010

The compressed (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power platforms join Peterbilt’s family of SmartWay®certified on-highway vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. This fluid is stored until the driver next accelerates the vehicle which reduces fuel consumption and wear on the engine. Click to enlarge. Model 320 Hybrid.

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Peterbilt Gas Hybrid Power 230

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Vehicle Technologies funding is targeted at a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. Specific Power. kW/kilogram.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. It used to be that diesel engines were only found in heavy-duty trucks. Road Test: 2018 Ford F-150 PowerStroke Diesel. V8 and 6.2L

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

There is a choice of eight colors—Jet Black Mica, Cypress, Celestite, Wind Chill Pearl (with a $425 added cost) and Sonic Silver Metallic, Barcelona Red Metallic, Blue Crush Metallic and Acidic Blast. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Photos by John Faulkner and Toyota. [

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 85

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

One initiative, SuperTruck II ( earlier post ), will award $80 million to four projects to develop and to demonstrate cost-effective technologies that more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. Accelerated Development and Deployment of Low‐Cost Automotive Mg Sheet Components (Area of Interest 3). Description.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. The low diesel rumble upon start-up becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs quietly at freeway speeds. Duramax turbo diesel in the Escalade was a brilliant move by Cadillac. Story by John Faulkner. Offering the 3.0L

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 94

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 6, 2023

kWh Pricing State Policies Transitioning to kWh pricing for EV charging stations offers several benefits, such as more precise pricing based on actual energy use and real-time data for EV owners to monitor their charging sessions, allowing them to make cost-saving adjustments. However, this transition also involves policy changes.

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