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Study finds propane school buses significantly decrease NOx emissions compared to diesel

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The study was conducted in 2018 by West Virginia University’s Center of Alternatives Fuels, Engines, and Emissions (CAFEE). West Virginia University’s Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissions (CAFEE) completed two types of tests at different times of the year during 2018 on four Blue Bird school buses.

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Republic Services deploying 23 CNG waste and recycling trucks in Twin Cities area

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Republic operates a fleet of more than 1,400 CNG vehicles and 26 natural gas fueling stations nationwide. Nationwide, the company plans to have more than 3,100 trucks nationwide running on natural gas and other alternative fuels by the end of 2015. Natural gas fueling stations enable CNG trucks to fuel during non-peak hours.

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Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the five-county Philadelphia region of Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties as non-attainment for ozone and fine particulate matter air quality standards. BCT anticipates the new CNG buses will displace 8,800 gallons of diesel fuel each year.

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How EV Charging Supports Healthcare Facilities

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With less maintenance and lower fuel costs , switching to an electric fleet can significantly reduce the cost of operating your fleet. Funding Help for EVSE Healthcare operators don’t have to bear the entire expense of installing EV charging infrastructure at healthcare facilities. million fewer asthma attacks 10.7

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012. The tradeoff is in the budget: while faster, DC fast chargers require more power and are more expensive to install.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies.

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ROUSH CleanTech develops near-zero NOx propane autogas engine; CARB-certified at 0.02 g/bhp-hr

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Alternative-fuel technology company ROUSH CleanTech has developed the first available propane autogas engine certified to California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) optional low oxides of nitrogen emissions standard for heavy-duty engines with 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr). Earlier post.). and ultra-low NOx 0.02

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