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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

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GSA announced its initial purchase of more than 100 electric vehicles for a vehicle pilot. In the Memorandum, the President specifically directs that by 31 December 2015, all new light-duty vehicles leased or purchased by agencies must be alternative fueled vehicles, such as hybrid or electric, compressed natural gas, or biofuel.

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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The new trucks will join UPS’ Rolling Lab, a growing fleet of more than 9,000 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS. UPS’ goal is to make the new electric vehicles a standard selection, where appropriate, in its fleet of the future.

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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. the Environment.

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Sturman Industries introduces new engine controller

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Customer support options are available from bare board purchases to turnkey solutions. In its standard configuration, the Sockeye offers an extensive I/O set capable of operating most gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel engines including JP?8 TEC (Sturman?Total Total Engine Controller). 8 for the military.

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6.8M gallons in new contracts for Redeem renewable natural gas

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Clean Energy has begun a major fueling infrastructure upgrade for trucks operating in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. The upgrade will increase the availability of Redeem at the nation’s largest alternative fuel station in America’s largest port complex. The City of Ontario, Calif. The company services over 2.5

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11% of Boston Public Schools bus fleet to run on propane

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The school district is purchasing 86 Blue Bird Propane Vision school buses, and hopes to convert more of their diesel fleet to propane buses in the future. Vehicles fueled by propane autogas emit 80% less smog-producing hydrocarbons and virtually eliminate particulate matter when compared to conventional diesel.

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DOT announces $22.5M in latest round of low or no emissions bus deployment (LoNo) funding

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A low emission bus is defined as any transit bus that is powered by an engine that produces lower non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) and NO x than are legally permitted under EPA’s engine standards. Transit agencies may also use a portion of their annual FTA formula funds to purchase additional vehicles.

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