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EIA projects US renewable diesel supply to surpass biodiesel in the near term but remain small part of larger diesel market

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Biomass-based diesel fuels include biodiesel and renewable diesel, both of which are refined from the same types of fat, oil, and grease feedstocks. By contrast, biodiesel needs to be blended with another diesel fuel to be consumed.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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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). Technology and market readiness resources.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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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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Mack introduces natural gas-powered TerraPro Cabover low-emission solution for refuse and construction applications

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Natural gas-powered Mack TerraPro certified for Federal tax credit. The MACK TerraPro Cabover model is now available with heavy-duty natural gas engines supplied by Cummins Westport. A growing number of municipalities mandate alternative fuel vehicles as a condition of contracts with refuse haulers.

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Quantum announces additional CNG tank orders; files for IPO

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It also integrates vehicle system technologies including engine and vehicle control systems and drivetrains. engine becomes available in higher volumes. weight compressed natural gas storage tanks and supplies these tanks, in addition to fully?integrated We expect this trend to only accelerate in 2014 as the recently introduced 11.9L

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Polk County, Oregon Sheriff’s Office running 10 patrol cars on propane

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The Polk County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office is running 10 patrol cars converted to propane autogas, including seven Ford Crown Vics, two Chevy Tahoes and one Ford F-350 pickup truck; the office expects to save more than $20,000 every year by using the alternative fuel.

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US Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles

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US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) last week introduced new legislation, co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) that extends and increases tax credits for natural gas vehicle purchasing, refueling and manufacturing. Includes conversions and repowers.