Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 The Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US. million over ten years.

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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

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. —Bill Ardis, national fleet manager for the ReadyRefresh business unit of Nestlé Waters. We’ve been running propane autogas vehicles since 2014, beginning with five class 5 vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2020

and with direct input from utilities and other businesses focused on converting significant portions of their fleets to fully electric backhoes. Some utilities and contractors are incentivized to deploy electric equipment and vehicles in their fleets, providing even greater financial benefit and further lowering the total cost of ownership.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2011

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Our district has had to dip into operational monies to supplement our transportation costs over the last eight years. Adopting propane technology will be significantly cheaper in fuel and maintenance costs. —Teresa Salazar, superintendent of MESD.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

Boston Public Schools will operate 11% of its bus fleet with Blue Bird propane autogas buses, starting with the 2015-2016 school year. 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.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2022

The funding of this zero-emission private hire fleet follows the successful pay-per-mile funding of taxis that Zeti previously delivered in London using MEEF funds. Powered by Zeti’s ZERO, Breathe provides a complete VaaS subscription solution to drivers including offering insurance, maintenance and tire replacements.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2013

Once completed, the LNG private fleet will be one of the most extensive in the US. An initial investment of more than $18 million to build fueling stations will be supported by the purchase of the 700 LNG tractors and continued expansion of the natural gas fleet in the US. Phoenix, Ariz.,

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

Despite higher upfront costs, eco-friendly vehicles are better for not only the planet, but also your wallet. A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less.

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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. Since 2010, ROUSH CleanTech has deployed almost 14,000 propane autogas vehicles to fleets across America.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2016

NREL is evaluating the drive-cycle characteristics of a fleet of propane-powered shuttle buses operating at Zion National Park. As the propane-powered fleet ages and associated maintenance costs rise, NPS is working with NREL to use this drive-cycle information to optimize the conversion of 14 of its propane buses to run on electricity.

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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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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Savings for Fleets Not only can EV charging stations help you generate revenue, but they can also support cost-saving fleet electrification programs. With less maintenance and lower fuel costs , switching to an electric fleet can significantly reduce the cost of operating your fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

The company expects additional benefits including annual savings of 10 million gallons of fuel and more than $300 million when ORION completes US implementation. Additional environmental benefits and cost reduction savings will be realized when vehicles outside the US are equipped with the technology in future years, the company said.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2012

The RFD6 Re-Power Kit was engineered by VSE to take advantage of the existing maintenance infrastructure and personnel technical levels resident in the US Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMFs). This solution is alternative fuels capable. If successful, replacing the LLV powertrain will enable the U.S.

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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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

partnering with with the City of Houston, Texas, to launch a municipal electric vehicle (EV) fleet sharing program: Houston Fleet Share. The City of Houston selected Zipcar as its fleet technology provider through a competitive bidding process. Zipcar, Inc.is

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2014

The LoNo Program provides funding for transit agencies for capital acquisitions and leases of zero emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities such as recharging, refueling, and maintenance facilities. The program received its final funding in FY2013.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

For marine applications, the combination of New Eagle’s marine hybrid drive system and the UQM PowerPhase Pro 135 offers a solution to reducing the operating and maintenance costs of commercial marine fleet vessels while reducing emissions and operating noise.

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Mariner Commercial Hybrid Alternative Fuels 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has deployed 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids as the first alternative fuel vehicles to be used as marked and unmarked patrol cars in the Police Department’s fleet. At $25,391 per vehicle, the Altima hybrids cost about $1,500 more than the conventional Impala.

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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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2013

In February 2000, ARB established a new transit fleet rule for transit agencies which included the zero emission bus (ZBus) regulation. Each transit agency was required to select a compliance path—either the “diesel” path or the “alternative fuel” path—by 1 January 2001.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center also has a tool which compares the annual emissions of an EV versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle on a national or state level. EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. They are less costly to drive at $1.24

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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.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Four key tactics have resulted in the fuel reduction: Increasing use of alternate fuels. INL has increased the use of alternate fuels, which include biodiesel and the ethanol-based fuel E85. In April of this year, the entire INL bus fleet began running on B20. Fleet modernization.

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Fuel Alternative Fuels Idaho Fleet 218

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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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2015

Twelve million dollars will go toward three alternative fuel projects, $4 million will help fund two geothermal projects and $3.5 The EVCS will be available for federal fleet vehicles. million in fuel and electricity costs over 25 years. Loans are paid back within 20 years using savings from reduced energy costs.

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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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Blink Charging

JUNE 23, 2023

In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.

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Blink Charging

JUNE 23, 2023

In Deloitte’s Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey , Gen Z (born 1995-2003) and Millennials (born 1983-1994) ranked climate change in their top concerns after the cost of living. EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit.

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Charging Tax Credit Tax Installation 52

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. Since the discontinuance of the GM 8.1

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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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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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