Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2018

UPS is working with UK-based technology firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) to be trialed in London and Paris. UPS is working with ARRIVAL here in the UK because their smart electric vehicles are helping to reduce dependency on fossil fuel. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2019

XL, a growing provider of vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, made two significant announcements designed to capitalize on the company’s current momentum and position the business for rapid, sustainable growth in 2020 and beyond. I’m thrilled to be leading XL into a bold new era of fleet electrification.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

The US federal government has set a goal—via Executive Order 13423—for federal agencies to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as they become available at a reasonable cost. To incorporate plug-ins into the federal fleet, agencies will face challenges related to cost, availability, planning, and federal requirements.

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Plug-in Plug Fleet Alternative Fuels 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. Project lead.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

Eaton Corporation announced a collaborative agreement to supply federal departments and agencies with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related installation and services equipment, through a US General Services Administration (GSA) contract awarded to Autoflex, Inc. Autoflex, Inc. Autoflex, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

Odyne Systems, LLC has delivered seven trucks featuring the Odyne plug-in hybrid propulsion system to utilities and municipalities throughout Wisconsin. Although the county automotive fleet includes hybrids, these are the first hybrid trucks they are putting to work. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

billion in rebates to buyers of natural gas-powered vehicles, from light- to heavy-duty; and $400 million to support the deployment of plug-in vehicles in targeted communities. The addition of the electric vehicle provisions was a last-minute achievement, noted Ron Minsk from the Electrification Coalition during his talk at Plug-in 2010.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

With today’s announcement, we are transforming the LA region into the capital of the electric car and we will prime our region to be plug-in ready by the fall of 2010. Cities will work to streamline the process for installation of new charging infrastructure including local city permitting and inspections.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc., and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc., and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

These grants are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Rand Corporation , based in Santa Monica, will receive $4,474,558 to evaluate the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program and projects. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

Through the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007), the Energy Commission provides up to $100 million per year toward the development and deployment of low?carbon million for natural gas fueling stations. The 2014-2015 plan.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

The carport will enable NSA Mid-South to recharge its current fleet of 17 electric vehicles with renewable electricity in approximately four hours, while reducing demand on the commercial power grid. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South officially welcomed into service the US Navy’s first solar-powered electric car charging station.

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Solar Power Powered Charging 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

The XL3 system upfit will allow fleets to increase fuel economy and boost low-end torque. The XL3 hybrid system, which adds less than 400 pounds to the vehicle, is installed aft of the transmission in about six hours. XL Hybrids, Inc.

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Hybrid Ford Market Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced 16 major US employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge ( earlier post ), while another 3 US corporations have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. National Clean Fleets Partnership.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2015

Mandate a fraction of bus purchases to be zero emission technology starting in 2018, and set a goal of complete transit fleet transition to zero emission technologies by 2040. Establishing periodic milestones is expected to provide flexibility for transit fleets to incorporate zero emission bus purchases in their normal procurement process.

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Clean Cleaning California Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2010

Car Charging Group plans to install Level II (240 volts) ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations for EVs which are manufactured by Coulomb Technologies. According to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the city now has 6,000 alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet of 26,000 vehicles. Car Charging Group, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2013

The order also requires the installation of sufficient infrastructure to support 1 million ZEVs in California by 2025. Two awards approved today will expand plug-in electric vehicle (EV) charging options in the San Diego area. Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc., million ZEVs on the state's roads.

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San Diego California Transportation Clean 218

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Minimize your use of electricity generated by fossil fuels as much as possible. In the EV world, there is a concept called “well to wheel emissions,” which considers fossil fuel emissions during the charging process depending on the electricity generation itself. Refrain from putting anyone in harm’s way. of total U.S.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. The projects include those addressing biofuels, natural gas, and technology for hybrid and electric plug-in vehicles. —$700,000—to build a CNG fueling station at its hauling facility in Washington, PA, which will also be available to other fleet operators.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Declaring an urgent imperative to prepare for the use of electricity as a crucial transportation fuel in the future, the US’ electric utilities collectively pledged to move forward aggressively to create the infrastructure to support the full-scale commercialization and deployment of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2010

is implementing a new alternative fuel platform to use hydrogen fuel cells to power the plant’s material handling equipment. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered forklifts, tuggers and stackers will be used in BMW’s new assembly hall that produces the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. BMW Manufacturing Co.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Is This Plug-in Hybrid the Best Grand Cherokee? The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. If you don’t plug-in whenever possible, the fuel economy will be in the low 20s mpg.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

In January, Volkswagen of America and BMW of North America, together with ChargePoint, announced an initiative to create more express charging corridors along heavily-traveled routes on the East and West Coasts; specifically to install nearly 100 DC Fast Chargers across both coasts aiming to have charging sites no more than 50 miles apart.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. But that platform is where Acura strongly says the similarities ends as Acura has added performance bits-and-pieces to the ZDX that makes it unique from those models. Rear brakes: 13.5”

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. 746,456.

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 25, 2024

Depending on your parking structure, you may need to install a cellular repeater or include electrical upgrades in your site work budget. Remember: ask your electrician if your electrical infrastructure can support all of the Level 2 chargers that you wish to install.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The US Department of Energy has issued a $300-million Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-PS26-09NT01236-04 ) for applications for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The other areas of interest include: Refueling Infrastructure for alternative fuels.

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Blink Charging

AUGUST 14, 2023

Virtually any type of commercial property would benefit from installing EV charging infrastructure. Installing EV chargers for your commercial tenants can help attract companies that are looking for this valuable amenity. Consider the impact that EV charger installation has had on residential properties. million by 2028.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

A new midsize EV SUV Contender Clean Fleet Report was both intrigued and curious about an all-new car from an all new company from a country that is not known for building cars. EPA measurement) Battery and Charging The VF 8 is charged through a plug-in port offering three charging speeds. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. (

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 4, 2024

Since that term is often used in the automotive industry to denote hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well as EVs, we will use the term EV within this review.] Utilizing both 400- and 800-volt charging, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about 68 hours.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. It’s a whole new world. This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

Kia says the EV6 GT is “optimized for performance” compared to the base EV6 AWD, which Clean Fleet Report tested and found to be fun, too. People always talk about how fast a car goes, but we at Clean Fleet Report , as well as the electric vehicle manufacturers, are more interested in how fast an EV accelerates. Larger rear brakes: 14.2”

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Kia All-Electric Miles Clean 70

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 21, 2024

The comfort was beyond compare with Clean Fleet Report ’s interior looking elegant in Grace White and Ardent Red, with tasteful accents and stitching, including ‘RR’ on all four headrests, in Peony Pink. Ultra-Luxury Electric Coupe What is luxury? Some have created an upscale division they call luxury. Each one is unique, truly bespoke.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models. The slowest, a standard 120V household plug, delivers a full charge in about 68 hours (that’s just short of three days).

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

Joining the SUV lineup of Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Ascent, the Solterra is not Subaru’s first model with a plug as the Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) debuted in 2019. Plugging-in the Subaru Solterra will take these times at different amperage and voltage: Charging starts here.

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All-Electric SUV Clean Cleaning 87

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

When Clean Fleet Report tested the all-new 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness where we put X-Mode through its paces in some pretty rough terrain. The slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about 50 hours. Charging There are three charging rate options for the 72.8 kWh lithium-ion battery.

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