Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

US President Barack Obama announced a new $1-billion National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of advanced alternative fuel vehicles in communities around the country. EV Everywhere is the second in a series of Clean Energy Grand Challenges designed by the DOE.

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Alternative Fuels Obama Purchase Tax Credit 240

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MAY 10, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE’s) Argonne National Laboratory is releasing an updated version of its AFLEET tool to reflect the latest advances in alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies and updated emissions data. There really isn’t a tool out there to look at alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in this way.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. City of Fairfield.

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Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet 191

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. Loveland is now aiming to convert all of its light-duty fleet vehicles that work within a close distance of the city to EVs.

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Houston Fleet Tax Credit Plug-in 312

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

AT&T recently deployed its 8,000 th compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle, achieving a major milestone in the company’s overall 10-year, $565-million commitment to add approximately 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) to its fleet by end of year 2018. AT&T’s AFV fleet allowed the company to avoid the purchase of 12.4

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Big Blue Bus will use the grant approved by the MSRC partially to fund the purchase of 58 new Cummins-Westport 8.9L The NZ engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) meeting the 0.02

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

Under this program, purchasers of new all-electric transit buses are eligible to have 100% of the incremental vehicle cost covered on the condition that these buses are housed at bus depots or operate on routes located within a half-mile of a disadvantaged community. Under the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) program, $16.4

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New York Purchase Electric Electrical 345

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

Boston Public Schools will operate 11% of its bus fleet with Blue Bird propane autogas buses, starting with the 2015-2016 school year. The school district is purchasing 86 Blue Bird Propane Vision school buses, and hopes to convert more of their diesel fleet to propane buses in the future.

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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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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. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS.

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Cost Of Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels Los Angeles 223

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

areas of inquiry: The potential impact of climate change policies on global fleet composition, fuel consumption, fuel prices, and economic output. The model represents households at an aggregate level and generates estimates of LDV fleet composition. Armstrong, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels 269

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JULY 2, 2010

liter alternative fuel engines. Strategic investments in new markets and OEM-class products and capabilities will allow Juniper to compete for leadership in the light-duty alternative fuels market, Westport says. The total purchase price of approximately US$23.4 In 2009, Juniper Engines introduced its new 2.0-liter

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The pact seeks to enhance cooperation through a range of activities, including: Accounting for the costs of greenhouse gas emissions in each jurisdiction. Taking actions to expand the use of zero-emission vehicles, aiming for 10% of new public and private vehicle purchases by 2016.

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Purchase Oregon 2016 Washington 220

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Consumers now have a range of EV choices Why businesses? Amazon announced an investment of nearly $1 billion in an all-electric delivery truck fleet last October. Employees who drive a fleet EV for work might have to adapt quickly if they’ve never charged an EV before. percent) and men (64.7

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Corporation Fleet Gas-Electric Purchase 76

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

a manufacturer of environmentally friendly, disposable foodservice products, which recently announced that it had ordered 10 Tesla Semis for its fleet. So far, Karat operates a fleet of 86 trucks and trailers. The addition of the Tesla Semi to Karat’s fleet comes at an opportune time for the company.

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Companies South Carolina Tesla Production 145

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

UPS has purchased another 48 heavy tractor trucks equipped to run on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). UPS is the only private delivery company using this technology in its fleet and now has more than 1,100 natural gas-powered vehicles in service. The trucks have a 600-mile (966 km) range. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Las Vegas Fleet Kenworth United Kingdom 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

The CNG Cruze is targeted at fleets looking to purchase a domestic small passenger mono-fuel CNG vehicle. gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) of CNG, allowing a highway range of more than 240 miles (386 km) Specifications and more details will be available in the near future. The tank will hold approximately 8.5

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Chevrolet Fuel Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 316

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JUNE 25, 2009

Although plug-ins could significantly reduce oil consumption and those associated greenhouse gas emissions, the electricity used for charging the batteries would need to be generated from lower-emission fuels such as nuclear and renewable energy rather than the fossil fuels for PHEVs to reach their full potential.

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Plug-in Plug Fleet Alternative Fuels 207

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MARCH 19, 2015

President Obama today signed a wide-ranging executive order mandating cuts in greenhouse gas emissions for Federal agencies. The order has operational directives for building and fleet management, electricity generation, water use, waste management and purchasing.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

The awards, funded from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, help to pay the difference between a conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle and one powered by a cleaner alternative fuel. The 10 trucks will be in the 26,001 pounds and greater gross vehicle weight range.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. The tool incorporates important information to evaluate fuel costs and emissions, providing an opportunity for fleet managers to quickly evaluate multiple options.

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Ford Emissions Diesel Engine 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

The Clean Mobility Centers introduce renewable fuels (E85 Flex Fuel, biodiesel blends) alongside the conventional fuels (gasoline, diesel) that drivers use today. California boasts the largest fleet of alternative fuel vehicles in the US, making the state an ideal partner for Propel on this project.

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Clean Cleaning California Carbon 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The California Air Resources Board launched a $20 million funding assistance program designed to spur the purchase of hybrid trucks and buses that reduce smog-forming pollution and address climate change. ARB created the financial incentive program from AB 118 funding to help Californians purchase cleaner, but more costly hybrid vehicles.

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California Climate Change Hybrid Clean Alternative 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Most of the vehicles funded were beverage and package delivery trucks, with almost all funding going to private fleets. The Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program provides $20,000 to $35,000 as vouchers to help California fleets offset the purchase price of advanced-technology hybrid trucks and buses.

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California Hybrid Purchase Fleet 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The natural gas-powered vehicles are in the 14,001-to-26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight range. Nations Bus Corp. Nations Bus Corp.

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Gas California Energy Vehicles 262

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said.

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Fuel Economy Economy Engine Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2015

The dominant views of second car drivers also favor electric vehicle take-up: Slightly lower range expectation from an electric vehicle – 105 miles per charge v 109 overall. Electric vehicle range anxiety demands a different approach. AA also presented estimates that 2.5 Slightly lower expectations of reliability and safety.

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Cars Gasoline-Electric Scrappage Electric 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The most recent GREET versions are the GREET1 2017 version for fuel-cycle analysis and GREET2 2017 version for vehicle-cycle analysis. This new version adds the ability to look at air pollutant emissions from well-to-wheel as it lets users evaluate not just “at-the-tailpipe” air pollutants, but also those arising from fuel production.

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Transportation Pollution Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

BAF supports clients with vehicle conversions through the Ford QVM program and aftermarket conversion products, alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service and warranty support.

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Clean Cleaning Gas F-150 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2013

They use 208-240 volt power and typically provide 10 to 20 miles of range for each hour of charging for a passenger vehicle. Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc., will receive $220,554 to purchase and install electric vehicle charging equipment on the campus of the University of California, San Diego.

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San Diego California Transportation Clean 218

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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Stimulus Alternative Fuels Golf Cart Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

The TOSCA data covering all major transportation modes and its explicit treatment of uncertainty suggests a new study is justified which looks at what range of reductions in emissions is possible over different scenarios and uncertain input values. They then estimated emissions based on fleet composition. —Dray et al.

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Transportation Europe Climate Change Emissions 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2010

Rival carrier and the country’s largest airline Jet Airways (India) Ltd said it is closely monitoring global research and development (R&D) into alternative fuels while national carrier Air India is not immediately looking at bio jet fuel, but is reducing carbon emissions through various operational techniques. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

number of shares and price range—are yet to be determined. It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has taken delivery of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a step in the airport’s transition to a fully electric fleet. This also is the first zero-emission Class 8 tractor in the City of Los Angeles municipal fleet.

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Los Angeles F-150 Fleet Fully Electric 433

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Customer Support : Utilities pledge to assure that a robust customer service process is in place that can scale up to support large numbers of plug-in vehicle customer service requests ranging from charging infrastructure installations to utility-specific rate options and incentive plans.

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Transportation Fuel Plug-in Electric 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. Expanding the EV fleet.

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