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Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

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The Governors of California, Oregon and Washington and the Premier of British Columbia signed a regional agreement strategically to align policies to reduce greenhouse gases and promote clean energy. Oregon will build on existing programs to set a price on carbon emissions. Continue deployment of high-speed rail across the region.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. By replacing aging fleet vehicles with Proterra electric buses, the City of Fairfield will improve both route efficiency and air quality. Alabama A&M University.

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CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

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Reducing the environmental impact of freight transportation in the face of increasing trade and economic growth in North America requires much more than continued progress on fuel economy and transport technology. It is estimated that the North American economy will grow by 70–130% between the years 2005 and 2030.

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13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

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The USPS fleet travels more than 1.3 billion miles every year and uses more than 180 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGE) of fuel. If an electric model is selected, the USPS fleet would be the largest electric vehicle fleet in the world. Oregon Environmental Council. Electric Auto Association.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

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The EPA has rated fuel economy at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. Clean Fleet Report was only able to take the Outback Wilderness on some less-than-challenging off-roading, which was a shame. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

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The BZ4X will be sold throughout the world, but in America it will be first offered (April 2022) in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

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In this Flash Drive review, Clean Fleet Report will only begin to touch on the capabilities and features of the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness. The EPA has rated fuel economy for the 2022 Forester Wilderness at 25 mpg city/28 highway/26 combined, just missing the coveted AWD 30 MPG Club. Propulsion. Story by John Faulkner.

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