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Mack Granite CNG truck exclusively equipped with Allison’s 4500 Rugged Duty Series transmission

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mack Trucks, one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, has selected the Allison 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) as the exclusive transmission currently offered for its new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite model. We are pleased to partner with Mack on this sustainability initiative.

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Purolator to invest $1B to electrify Canadian network; 3,500+ electric delivery vehicles

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2023

This includes a plan to purchase more than 3,500 fully electric last-mile delivery vehicles and the electrification of more than 60 terminals across Canada. Purolator expects to add more than 100 all-electric vehicles to its fleet this year and an additional 150 in 2024.

Canada

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London.

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

DHL will roll out a new fleet of 63 electric delivery vans that will serve US markets. The fleet of 63 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans are produced by equipment manufacturer Workhorse Group. This includes joining partners to plant one million trees each year.

San Francisco

San Francisco Climate Protection Fleet Alternative Fuels

What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal. Minimize your use of electricity generated by fossil fuels as much as possible. How electric vehicles contribute to the reduction of fossil fuel emissions Fully electric vehicles are sometimes known as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

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California Energy Commission drafts $100M 2011-2012 investment plan for Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are a significant component of California’s transportation sector, accounting for a combined 16% of the state’s petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions within the transportation sector; however, these vehicles represent less than 4% of the in-state vehicle population. Natural Gas ($8 Million).

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Clean Fleet Report wanted to give an update as we are one year out from seeing the Silverado EV in Chevrolet dealerships. We will write more detailed reviews, including impressions for on and off-road driving and towing, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel this much anticipated all-electric pickup from Chevrolet.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Level 2 charging supports home and work charging, and DCFC supports fleets and road trips. The electric vehicle (EV) market is here and concerns about finding a charging location for your EV are quickly diminishing. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , the U.S. The EV market is here and now.

Range

Range Charging Gasoline-Electric United States

How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts

Blink Charging

JANUARY 25, 2024

Mostly served by Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs) which can typically charge a fully-electric vehicle in under an hour, on-the-go charging can be compared to stopping at the gas station to fill up an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. Guests can use them as needed and pay whatever fees you set for their use.

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Should Non-Acute Healthcare Install EV Chargers?

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

And with the transition to EVs comes a change in how people fuel their vehicles. No longer will drivers go to the gas station to fill up every week. Depending on the vehicle, Level 2 chargers can fully charge a battery in four to eight hours, making them ideal for places where guests may be parked vehicles parked for an hour or more.

Installation

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Global Environmental Edge of EVs The transportation sector is the dominant contributor to carbon emissions and the release of greenhouse gases, and while light-duty passenger cars were an early focus for the EV industry, larger cars and fleet vehicles represent a new opportunity for emissions reductions.

Carbon

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

A step up from the CX-5 in size Getting There Clean Fleet Report reviewed the CX-50 with the optional Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter 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. The post Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Mack Granite CNG truck exclusively equipped with Allison’s 4500 Rugged Duty Series transmission

Purolator to invest $1B to electrify Canadian network; 3,500+ electric delivery vehicles

Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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

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

What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

California Energy Commission drafts $100M 2011-2012 investment plan for Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program

Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts

Should Non-Acute Healthcare Install EV Chargers?

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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