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Corporations Confront Obstacles In The Transition To Green Vehicle Fleets

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EVs have the potential to significantly improve fleet efficiency and reduce vehicle operation and maintenance costs. At the same time, EVs provide a simple solution to satisfy key company goals for acquiring alternative fuel vehicles and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles.

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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. 15 million for medium- and heavy-duty electric truck and hybrid vehicle demonstration projects. $12 12 million for natural gas vehicle incentives.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan update for 2012-2013 to increase use of green vehicles and alt fuels

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 3 million for other fueling infrastructure, including $1.5 million for E85 fuel (85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline) and $1.5 million for natural gas. $25

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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Study: Alternative fuels to play big role for green cars

Green Cars News

If you thought that the future of green vehicles was focused purely on alternative drivetrains such as electric and fuel cell cars, then think again: because alternative fuels have a massive role to play too. Latest News Green cars Biofuels'

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NY to award $18.9M to increase number of electric buses in state

Green Car Congress

The program reduces the cost to purchase new, clean electric or alternative-fueled buses through point of sale rebates offered through a qualified vendor. Funding will help cover up to 100% of incremental costs for all-electric school buses operating near a disadvantaged community.

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FedEx Follows French Lead, Tests Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Range Extenders

Green Car Reports

FedEx has one of the largest alternative-fueled vehicle fleets in the world, and Nissan e-NV200 electric delivery vans are far from the only green vehicles it is testing.

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