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Massachusetts awarding $15.5M to alternative fuel vehicles and projects; $1.8M for 8 electric school buses

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In December, the Patrick Administration awarded grants and announced new investments in three programs to support alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure across Massachusetts, including the launch of an electric school bus pilot. million in grants for eight electric school buses with vehicle-to-grid capability.

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DOE and DOT collaborate to support smart transportation systems and alternative fuel technologies

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The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and Transportation (DOT) announced a collaboration to accelerate research, development, demonstration, and deployment of innovative smart transportation systems and alternative fuel technologies.

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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).

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Cal Energy Commission approves $1M grant to develop 12L near-zero NOx nat gas engine

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The California Energy Commission approved a $1-million grant to develop a 12-liter natural gas engine that produces near-zero nitrogen oxide (NO x ) tailpipe emissions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2010 emission standards for heavy-duty engines establish a limit for NO x emissions of 0.2 to develop the engine.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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The California state fleet has reduced its petroleum consumption by 13% compared to a 2003 baseline, according to a state progress report. In 2003, the state fleet consumed 38,559,715 gallons of petroleum-based fuel (gasoline and diesel), according to the report. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%).

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Cal Energy awards GTI $1M grant to demo production-intent version of CWI 6.7L medium-duty natural gas engine with HD-OBD

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The California Energy Commission awarded the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) a $1-million grant to demonstrate a production-intent advanced version of the Cummins Westport Inc. diesel engines and wanting to convert their fleet to natural gas. CWI) ISB6.7 G natural gas engine. g/bhp-hr emissions level.

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Frito-Lay boosts electric fleet; 275 electric trucks by the end of 2012

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Frito-Lay is growing its electric truck fleet in California. By the end of this year, Frito-Lay will have more than 275 electric trucks deployed in the US, making Frito-Lay the largest commercial fleet of all-electric trucks in the country. —Leslie Starr Keating, senior vice president, supply chain for Frito-Lay North America. ?.

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