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UPS Sets New Automotive Goal to Improve Package Delivery Fleet Fuel Economy a Total of 20% from 2000 to 2020

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UPS is targeting a 20% improvement in fuel economy for its US package delivery fleet from 2000 to 2020. million more miles than in 2000, yet fuel consumption decreased by 3.2 Alternative fuel technology and vehicle deployments also improve UPS’fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge. million gallons.

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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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Peterbilt also announced full production capability of natural gas powered Peterbilt truck Models 384, 365 and 320. The compressed (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power platforms join Peterbilt’s family of SmartWay®certified on-highway vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. Natural gas. Click to enlarge.

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Tech: Renewable Diesel: A Sustainable Substitute

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A Fuel Switch for Today Continues To Evolve In the past, renewable diesel was considered a niche product that failed to attract mainstream investor interest. Today, it is a cost-neutral way for fleet owners to achieve their goals by allowing them to convert an entire diesel-powered fleet to alternative fuel overnight.

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6 new corporate partners join the National Clean Fleets Partnership

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The National Clean Fleets Partnership, announced by President Obama in April, is a public-private partnership that helps large companies reduce diesel and gasoline use in their fleets by incorporating electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and fuel-saving measures into their daily operations. This project is expected to save 1.5

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

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Refreshed Best-Selling Hyundai The 2021 Tucson was first-ever hybrid SUV from Hyundai, delivering increased fuel economy while seating five and hauling all their stuff. The Tucson, available in five trims, has three propulsion options—gasoline, gas-electric hybrid and gas-electric plug-in hybrid.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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AOI 05: Improved Efficiency of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Natural Gas and Propane (LPG) Engines. Development of a Heavy-Duty Direct-Injection Spark- Ignition Natural Gas Engine. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings. The point we make is that it is not just about fuel. Buyers also need to consider costs such as maintenance and resale value. Alternative-fuel vehicles provide a strong hedge against a jump in fuel prices.

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