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XL Hybrids installs hybrid drives in 4 City of Boston vans

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XL Hybrids, Inc. announced the successful installation of its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System ( earlier post ) in four city-owned vans for The City of Boston. The City of Boston is striving to replace 10% of its fleet each year with alternative fuel vehicles.

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Prince George’s County, Maryland converts 5 cargo vans with XL Hybrids’ Systems

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XL Hybrids ( earlier post ) announced the successful installation of its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in Prince George’s County, Maryland cargo vans. The upfitted hybrid vans are part of the County’s Sustainable Energy Program, which aims to reduce government fleet vehicle petroleum consumption by 20%.

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Essential Tips for Successful Vehicle Fleet Management

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From optimizing fuel efficiency to minimizing maintenance costs, fleet managers have to juggle multiple factors to ensure smooth operations and cost-effectiveness. By equipping vehicles with telematics devices, fleet managers gain valuable information such as vehicle location, fuel consumption, driver behavior and maintenance needs.

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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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Odyne Systems, LLC has delivered seven trucks featuring the Odyne plug-in hybrid propulsion system to utilities and municipalities throughout Wisconsin. The new units are anticipated to deliver fuel efficiency over a conventional truck of up to 50% annually, depending upon the use of the truck. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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The first four hybrid vessels will start to sail in 2013/14. 15 years ago, the Norwegian cluster was looking into opportunities for gas-fueled ships. The first hybrid offshore supply ship, will start to operate within a few weeks. The Viking Lady, owned by Eidesvik Offshore, will have a battery package installed this spring.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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Businesses like convenience stores and truck stops are poised to take advantage of the current increase of EVs by installing public EV charging infrastructure. billion is allocated for the CFI program for zero-emission fueling infrastructure in communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. . $5

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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We project that electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 per year in reduced fuel and maintenance, costs that we would otherwise have to spend on gas-powered vehicles. Houston already has the third-largest municipal hybrid fleet in the country. Hybrids now constitute more than 50% of the city’s light-duty fleet.

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