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XL Hybrids installs hybrid drives in 4 City of Boston vans

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announced the successful installation of its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System ( earlier post ) in four city-owned vans for The City of Boston. The newly converted vans support the Greenovate Boston goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2020 and 80% by 2050. XL Hybrids, Inc.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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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.

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

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The California Energy Commission approved three major alternative fuel infrastructure agenda items totaling more than $6 million. An additional $5 million was approved to help fund environmental research to improve natural gas efficiency and $4 million to fund energy efficiency projects in schools.

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ENGIE launches fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell Renault Kangoo Z.E. vans, inaugurates first alternative multi-fuel station in France

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These vehicles will be used by ENGIE Cofely technicians to ensure multi-technical operations and maintenance work for commercial buildings in the Île-de-France. The installation will produce renewable hydrogen on site with an electrolyzer powered solely by renewable energy. It is the largest wholesale food market in the world.).

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California approves another $18M for clean energy projects; $12M for alternative vehicles

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Twelve million dollars will go toward three alternative fuel projects, $4 million will help fund two geothermal projects and $3.5 10,187,000 of this contract will be utilized for incentives that will directly support the deployment of natural gas vehicles in California. million in fuel and electricity costs over 25 years.

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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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In 2015, these will be followed by the world’s largest electric ferry, which will regularly cross Norway’s largest fjord. 15 years ago, the Norwegian cluster was looking into opportunities for gas-fueled ships. Today, Norway is the front-runner when it comes to LNG-fueled ships. Earlier post.)

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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It’s also the kickoff to National Drive Electric Week which runs from September 22 – October 1, 2023. Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal.

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