Alternative Fuels, Diesel and Miles

MARAD launches 16-month study on alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), will assess the suitability of alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping. It extends more than 2,000 miles and contains more than 110 ports. In 2014, MARAD began working with the Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate marine applications of fuel cells.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Mariner Power

UPS hits target of 1 billion alternative-fueled miles one year early

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AUGUST 2, 2016

UPS has achieved its goal of driving 1 billion miles in its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet one year earlier than planned, and marked more than 10 years of learning from its “Rolling Laboratory” of now more than 7,200 alternative fuel vehicles. Partner, promote and report progress.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Miles Fuel Fleet

Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

PSI is one of North America’s largest and most experienced providers of integrated turn-key, alternative-fuel powertrain solutions. V-8 engine with hardened valves and valve seats to PSI, which in turn will install the fuel system and other hardware and ship directly to Chevrolet and GMC dealers in all 50 states.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels GMC Chevrolet Fleet

UPS to use biomethane for Memphis and Jackson alternative fuel fleet

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DECEMBER 21, 2015

with an estimated 15 million diesel gallon gas equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG)—biomethane—as part of a multi-year agreement with Memphis Light, Gas and Water and Atmos Energy Marketing, LLC. of total gas and diesel purchased was displaced by using these alternative fuels. and Jackson, Miss.,

Memphis

Memphis Alternative Fuels Fleet Fuel

NYC DCAS to expand use of renewable diesel in city vehicles

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) will expand use of renewable diesel fuel, a 99% petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel. The fuel reduces CO 2 emissions by 65% compared to the petroleum-based version.

Renewable

Renewable Diesel New York City New York

Texas awarding up to $5.7M for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles

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JUNE 12, 2012

million in grants to eligible individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and school districts, to replace older diesel vehicles with new alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will award up to $5.7 Application deadline is 29 August 2012.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Texas San Antonio Fort Worth

Vale partners with Wabtec on ammonia fuel study and orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives

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JULY 14, 2023

The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean, alternative fuel to replace diesel. Today, three to four diesel locomotives pull the train. July 2018 Landsat image of the Serra Norte complex of the Carajás Mine.

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Fuel Batteries Battery Clean Alternative

Fiat Chrysler to phase out diesels in its passenger cars in EMEA by 2021; electrification roadmap

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JUNE 2, 2018

Fiat Chrysler will phase out diesel engines in its passenger cars sold in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) market by 2021, according to company executives presenting at FCA Capital Markets day in Balocco, Italy. The company, however, will still offer diesel in its light commercial vehicles across its brands.

Chrysler

Chrysler Diesel PHEV North America

UPS announces renewable diesel agreements with Neste, REG and Solazyme; up to 46M gallons over next 3 years

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JULY 29, 2015

UPS announced agreements for up to 46 million gallons of renewable diesel over the next three years, constituting a 15-fold increase over prior contracts and making UPS one of the largest users of renewable diesel in the world. Neste, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel.

Renewable

Renewable Diesel Alternative Fuels Louisiana

Ryder’s natural gas truck fleet surpasses 30 million miles

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JANUARY 28, 2015

Ryder System’s fleet of natural gas vehicles has surpassed 30 million miles. million gallons of diesel fuel with lower emission domestically produced natural gas. Ryder’s alternative fuels sales team helps businesses determine which vehicle configurations work best for their specific applications.

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Fleet Gas Miles Maintenance

AC Transit’s fuel cell bus breaks 25,000 hour operating record; demonstrating potential to meet diesel life cycle expectancy

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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.

Diesel

Diesel Fuel Miles Fleet

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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JUNE 15, 2021

The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

Maintenance

Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in

Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

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JANUARY 3, 2014

Included in the analysis are fuel cell, electric, hybrid-electric and conventional ICE drivetrains; energy carriers include gasoline, diesel, CNG, biogas, hydrogen and electricity. Battery-electric range for plug-in hybrids is 60 km, while electric range for full battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles is 180 km.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Emissions Fuel Switzerland

UPS, NYSERDA project to convert UPS diesel delivery trucks to electric; UES 225 kW switched reluctance motor

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

UPS and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that new technology will be developed to convert UPS package delivery vehicles from diesel to electric. They are part of a fleet of more than 8,500 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles worldwide.

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Convert New York City Motor Motors

Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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JANUARY 7, 2011

Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Gasoline-Electric Volt

Kroger division takes delivery of first 11 of 40 Freightliner LNG heavy-duty tucks; replacing diesel

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

The new LNG trucks will replace 40 diesel trucks currently in use, and will deliver product to Fred Meyer stores as far south as Corvallis, Ore., Some of the 40 diesel trucks will be used to replace older, less efficient diesel trucks in the fleet. LNG is a viable alternative fuel for Kroger in the future.

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Diesel Oregon North Carolina Fleet

ClearRefining Process Upgrades ULSD to Lighter, Cleaner-Burning Fuel; Nevada Designates it an Alternative Fuel

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

Nevada-based Advanced Refining Concepts, LLC, (ARC) has developed a process—called ClearRefining—for the upgrading of ultra-low sulfur diesel to a lighter, cleaner burning, higher quality fuel. The site is on 10 acres owned by the company at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, located 10 miles east of Reno, Nev.

Nevada

Nevada Alternative Fuels Cleaner Fuel

US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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AUGUST 26, 2009

These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant

Stellantis investing £100 million to transform Ellesmere Port for BEV production

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JULY 7, 2021

This dedication to battery electric vehicles will go towards achieving the UK Government’s decision to stop sales of pure gasoline and diesel engined vehicles from 2030. Under WLTP conditions, they are capable of up to 174 miles of range. They are able to be charged at up to 100kW and take just 30 minutes to charge from 0% to 80%.

Production

Production Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Workhorse claims these vehicles provide nearly 400% fuel efficiency improvement as well as optimum energy efficiency, vehicle performance and a better driver experience. Each truck will have a range of approximately 100 miles between charges, ideal for delivery routes in and around cities. —Steve Burns, CEO of Workhorse Group.

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Cost Of Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels Los Angeles

EcoDual achieves EPA compliance for natural gas conversions of heavy-duty diesel engines under CAFC rule

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

EcoDual , LLC, a provider of dual fuel natural gas conversion systems for heavy-duty diesel trucks, has achieved US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance for installing its systems on 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines. In dual fuel operation, the trucks maintain full torque and power with no loss of miles per gallon.

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Conversion EPA Diesel Gas

Efficient Drivetrains introduces CNG PHEV for agriculture work truck applications

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APRIL 11, 2018

The CNG PHEV features a technology collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems , integrating the EDI PowerDrive Plug-in Hybrid powertrain and the A-1 CNG Frame-Mount (FM) natural gas system into the Class-4 GM work truck commonly utilized by the agriculture industry.

PHEV

PHEV Alternative Fuels Cleaner Plug-in

Ballard fuel cell modules to power 64t B-train tractor-trailers in Canadian hydrogen project AZETEC

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MAY 8, 2019

The AZETEC project will test hydrogen as a zero-emissions alternative fuel to diesel, along with the refueling infrastructure and other systems that would be required for Alberta to implement this new fuel solution. 64 tonne B-train tractor-trailer operated by Bison Transport.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel Power Powered

DHL to roll out 63 Workhorse electric delivery vans in US; first 30 in SF Bay area

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Capable of running up to 100 miles on a charge, the vans have ultra-low floors to reduce physical stress on workers’ knees and back, and a high roof design that maximizes cargo space in a small footprint (1,008 cubic feet of cargo capacity). 100 miles all-electric range. The NGEN-1000 GEN 1000 supports up to 6,000 lbs.

San Francisco

San Francisco Climate Protection Fleet Alternative Fuels

Dana to provide e-propulsion system for Class 8 truck hydrogen fuel development project in Alberta, Canada

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AUGUST 2, 2019

The trucks, developed for Alberta’s unique operating environment, will be 64-tonne (gross vehicle weight) B-train tractor-trailers capable of traveling up to 430 miles (700 km) between refueling. At the conclusion of the project, the trucks will have carried approximately 12 million tonne-miles of freight.

Canada

Canada Hydrogen Fuel Sustainable Transportation

UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane-fueled package delivery trucks, install fueling stations; $70M investment

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MARCH 5, 2014

The propane fleet will replace gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles used largely in rural areas in Louisiana and Oklahoma with other states pending. The vehicles on these routes can travel up to 200 miles on a tank of propane. The new propane fleet is expected to travel more than 25 million miles and to displace approximately 3.5

Purchase

Purchase Installation Fuel Alternative Fuels

UPS adding 200 more series hybrid delivery trucks

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

UPS will add 200 new series hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The improvements in these new package cars came from real-world experience in our alternative fuel Rolling Laboratory, which earlier this year hit a 1 billion miles driven milestone.

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Hybrid Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy Mississippi

Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association oversees the Clean Air Choice program throughout the United States promoting alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel and E85, partnering with fleets to replace legacy diesel engines, and by supporting the clean-air advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles. —Harold P.

Chicago

Chicago Clean Cleaning 2017

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

In the US, we recently ordered 50 electric-powered delivery trucks that we anticipate will be at cost parity with conventional diesel-powered vehicles. The company’s fleet of approximately 9,300 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles now drives more than 1 million miles each day.

Fleet

Fleet Alternative Fuels Maintenance Electric

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1 Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy

Volvo Trucks approves 100% renewable diesel for all Euro 5 engines, prepping certification for Euro 6

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JUNE 22, 2015

After extensive field testing of renewable diesel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils), Volvo Trucks has approved the fuel for all Euro 5 engines and is preparing certifications for Euro 6 engines. HVO (such as Neste’s NEXBTL) is produced from renewable raw materials such as vegetable and animal fats and acts as regular diesel.

Volvo

Volvo Diesel Renewable Engine

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

The enhanced LNG fueling infrastructure will support the operation of approximately 1,000 UPS LNG tractors that will displace more than 24 million gallons of diesel fuel annually. UPS has used LNG vehicles for more than a decade and has benefited from lower fuel prices compared to imported petroleum.

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Cost Of Building Las Vegas Alternative Fuels

Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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AUGUST 28, 2011

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) awarded $516,637 in clean diesel grants to four organizations. The clean diesel program’s goal is to improve air quality by decreasing emissions from diesel-powered transit bus and school bus fleets.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Grant Clean Cleaning

EcoDual partners with VFG to provide financing for dual-fuel natural gas conversions

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

EcoDual, LLC, a provider of diesel-to-natural-gas dual-fuel conversion systems for heavy duty diesel powered trucks has partnered with Vision Financial Group (VFG) to provide lease-to-own financing options for fleet owners seeking to convert to natural gas operation.

Financing

Financing Conversion Gas Fuel

MEEF funds 100 Tesla Model 3s for vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe

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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. The Breathe fleet will replace existing gasoline, diesel and hybrid vehicles with Uber which is aiming to be an all-electric platform in London from 2025 onwards.

London

London Vehicles Gasoline-Electric Tesla

ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

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JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.

Diesel

Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles

UPS to add 40 series hydraulic hybrid vehicles to its fleet

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Parker Hannifin Corporation ( earlier post ), the parcel delivery vehicles can achieve up to 35% improved fuel economy and up to 30% CO 2 emissions reduction over traditional diesel-powered vehicles that use automatic transmissions in stop-and-go applications.

Baltimore

Baltimore Fleet Atlanta Hybrid

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

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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 Ford Escape Hybrid is compared against the conventional, gasoline-fueled Ford Escape. 2009 Hybrid & Diesel Car Survey.

Cost Of

Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Hybrid

UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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MARCH 16, 2017

UPS plans to build an additional six compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 390 new CNG tractors and terminal trucks and 50 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. million gallons of renewable natural gas. The six new CNG stations will be built in Ontario, Calif.;

Gas

Gas West Virginia Alternative Fuels Vehicles

Pioneer Natural Resources adding 225 bi-fuel Westport WiNG natural gas F250s to fleet

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JULY 31, 2012

Pioneer Natural Resources, an oil and gas exploration and production company, is adding 225 bi-fuel, Westport WiNG natural gas powered Ford F250 Super Duty trucks to its fleet. Earlier post.)

Louisville

Louisville Fleet Gas Fuel

UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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APRIL 23, 2013

We plan expansion through infrastructure partnerships and a broader fleet in states that are leading the way to make alternative fuel vehicles economically feasible. Since 2000, the fleet powered by alternative fuels and technologies has driven more than 295 million miles. —Scott Davis, UPS Chairman and CEO.

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Las Vegas Purchase 2014 Building

Toyota Transport begins operating first CNG-fueled car hauler

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The Long Beach, CA-based truck/trailer emits 85% less overall particulate matter and 10% less carbon dioxide than its diesel counterparts. Initially, the placement of alternate fuel tanks presented a challenge for car haulers utilizing a 9-car trailer with an over-the-cab head rack. the truck and trailer manufacturers.

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Transportation Toyota Peterbilt Long Beach

PG&E showcased extended-range electric truck from via motors at national Plug-In Day event

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

With a 402 hp (300 kW) electric motor and lithium-ion batteries, the vehicles have an electric range of up to 40 miles. The gasoline engine extends the range to 350 more miles. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV.

Extended Range

Extended Range Plug-in San Francisco Motor

SRI developing process for co-gasification of methane and coal to produce liquid transportation fuels; negligible water consumption, no CO2

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

FTS produces only a small fraction of the hydrocarbons needed for fuel and requires extensive recycling. If biogas is substituted for conventional natural gas, total GHG emissions can further significantly reduced (190 gCO 2 /mile). The cost per gallon for the SRI fuel is higher than F-T fuel, however: a calculated $2.81

Coal

Coal Water Transportation Fuel

MARAD launches 16-month study on alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping

UPS hits target of 1 billion alternative-fueled miles one year early

Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

UPS to use biomethane for Memphis and Jackson alternative fuel fleet

NYC DCAS to expand use of renewable diesel in city vehicles

Texas awarding up to $5.7M for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles

Vale partners with Wabtec on ammonia fuel study and orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives

Fiat Chrysler to phase out diesels in its passenger cars in EMEA by 2021; electrification roadmap

UPS announces renewable diesel agreements with Neste, REG and Solazyme; up to 46M gallons over next 3 years

Ryder’s natural gas truck fleet surpasses 30 million miles

AC Transit’s fuel cell bus breaks 25,000 hour operating record; demonstrating potential to meet diesel life cycle expectancy

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

UPS, NYSERDA project to convert UPS diesel delivery trucks to electric; UES 225 kW switched reluctance motor

Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

Kroger division takes delivery of first 11 of 40 Freightliner LNG heavy-duty tucks; replacing diesel

ClearRefining Process Upgrades ULSD to Lighter, Cleaner-Burning Fuel; Nevada Designates it an Alternative Fuel

US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

Stellantis investing £100 million to transform Ellesmere Port for BEV production

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

EcoDual achieves EPA compliance for natural gas conversions of heavy-duty diesel engines under CAFC rule

Efficient Drivetrains introduces CNG PHEV for agriculture work truck applications

Ballard fuel cell modules to power 64t B-train tractor-trailers in Canadian hydrogen project AZETEC

DHL to roll out 63 Workhorse electric delivery vans in US; first 30 in SF Bay area

Dana to provide e-propulsion system for Class 8 truck hydrogen fuel development project in Alberta, Canada

UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane-fueled package delivery trucks, install fueling stations; $70M investment

UPS adding 200 more series hybrid delivery trucks

Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Volvo Trucks approves 100% renewable diesel for all Euro 5 engines, prepping certification for Euro 6

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

EcoDual partners with VFG to provide financing for dual-fuel natural gas conversions

MEEF funds 100 Tesla Model 3s for vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe

ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

UPS to add 40 series hydraulic hybrid vehicles to its fleet

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

UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

Pioneer Natural Resources adding 225 bi-fuel Westport WiNG natural gas F250s to fleet

UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

Toyota Transport begins operating first CNG-fueled car hauler

PG&E showcased extended-range electric truck from via motors at national Plug-In Day event

SRI developing process for co-gasification of methane and coal to produce liquid transportation fuels; negligible water consumption, no CO2

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