Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Adopting propane technology will be significantly cheaper in fuel and maintenance costs. Propane autogas prices average 50% less than diesel and reduces maintenance costs and wear and tear on the engine and components. —Teresa Salazar, superintendent of MESD.

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New Mexico Mexico Maintenance Alternative Fuels 243

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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Alternative Fuels Virginia Gas-Electric Fuel 236

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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Boston Fleet Extended Range Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2011

Six new corporate partners have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. Enterprise Holdings—which includes Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Car Rent A Car, National Car Rental, and WeCar—currently offers Chevrolet Volts and Nissan Leafs to consumers for rentals and expects to further expand its fleet. Earlier post.)

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Corporation Clean Cleaning Fleet 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2017

AC Transit says that with each accomplishment, it has advanced alternative fuel vehicles by both proving the durability of hydrogen fuel cell in daily revenue service and remaining at least one year ahead of federal recommendations. A diesel engine’s life expectancy is 6 years or 250,000 miles before overhaul.

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Diesel Fuel Miles Fleet 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2018

UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018. We strongly believe further investment in our natural gas fleet is a key element to help us achieve our long-term goals for reducing our CO 2 emissions. Plainfield, Ind.;

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2008 Gas Fort Worth Fuel 170

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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London Vehicles Gasoline-Electric Tesla 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

The City of Boston is striving to replace 10% of its fleet each year with alternative fuel vehicles. Currently, all diesel-powered vehicles use a B20 biodiesel blend. We have more than 160 full-sized passenger and cargo vans in our fleet. There were no driver training or maintenance requirements.

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Boston Installation Hybrid Alternative Fuels 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

announced Euro 6 (VI) engine compatibility for use with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) renewable diesel and other EN 15940 paraffinic fuels, representing a significant step forward to reduce the carbon footprint of Cummins-powered bus, truck and coach fleets operating in Europe. Cummins Inc.

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Renewable Diesel Fuel Engine 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Clean Energy has begun a major fueling infrastructure upgrade for trucks operating in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. The upgrade will increase the availability of Redeem at the nation’s largest alternative fuel station in America’s largest port complex. The City of Ontario, Calif.

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Renewable Gas Kansas City Los Angeles 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. Since 2010, ROUSH CleanTech has deployed almost 14,000 propane autogas vehicles to fleets across America.

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Fuel Alternative Fuels Michigan Fleet 150

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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Las Vegas Purchase 2014 Building 273

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. BBB has progressively contributed to the City’s sustainability narrative through its use of alternative fuel and ultimate phasing out of diesel-fueled motor coaches.

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Clean Cleaning Renewable Fleet 150

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. AVTA is committed to having an all electric fleet by 2018. FY2017 Low-No projects.

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Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet 191

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

UPS is targeting a 20% improvement in fuel economy for its US package delivery fleet from 2000 to 2020. UPS has set a new automotive goal to improve the miles per gallon (MPG) performance of its entire US package delivery fleet by 20 percent between 2000 and 2020. Tags: Fleets Fuel Efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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2000 Fuel Economy Fleet 2020 199

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

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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Corporation Engine Fuel Kits 218

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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California Emissions Future 2006 265

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

AOI 04: Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Content Reduction to Enable Cost-Effective Aftertreatment for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. Development of Advanced Combustion Strategies for Direct Injection Heavy Duty Propane Engines to Achieve Near-Diesel Engine Efficiency. AOI 13: Alternative Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

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

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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USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

The technology uses less electricity than other hydrogen fueling stations and requires less maintenance. The IC-50 ionic bus fueling system can fill a bus with 30 kg of hydrogen in six minutes. The MF-90 car fueling system can fill an automobile in three minutes for 300-400 miles of operation.

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Hydrogen Oakland Fuel San Francisco 210

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Clean Fleet Report. 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. Clean Fleet Report. Brains and brawn. Your numbers may differ.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

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. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Buy Cars Financing Toyota 83

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Driving Experience: On the Road Clean Fleet Report drove the UX 250h Premium with front-wheel drive (FWD) and driver-selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal and Sport.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

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

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. Clean Fleet Report, at a media event in San Diego, drove a fully optioned XSE painted in the eye-catching Acidic Blast with the Black roof. The post Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 85

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

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD Premium Luxury, powered by a 3.0-liter 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.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

Electric Power Research Institute , based in Palo Alto, will receive $964,210 to retrofit five existing heavy-duty diesel work trucks with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain system. The project will demonstrate the performance, fuel savings and emissions reductions for the work trucks in Southern California.

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Los Angeles California Plug-in ZeroTruck 240

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

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 industry now faces serious pressure to pick up the pace.

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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

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Example: any technology resulting in periods of engine shutdown in combination with aftertreatment systems relying on achievement/maintenance of light-off temperature. Hybrid buses make a significant impact on fuel consumption/CO 2 emissions per km travelled. There are a number of reasons why this may not happen in practice.

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Emissions Hybrid Vehicles Carbon 231

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The few hours Clean Fleet Report spent in the single motor RWD and then the dual motor AWD also told us Polestar is readying itself for the launch of the Polestar 3 and 4 SUVs next year, the Polestar 5 luxury SUV in 2025, and then the stunning and sexy Polestar 6 hard-top convertible in 2026. Don’t sleep on Polestar.

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Motor Motors Motoring Volvo 73

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 Your numbers may differ.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Free Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. One Engine, One Transmission. Building a legacy.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105