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UPS to add 40 series hydraulic hybrid vehicles to its fleet

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UPS is deploying 40 new medium-duty series hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs): 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta. Both deployments were supported in part by grants from the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. UPS HHV Click to enlarge. UPS currently has one HHV in operation in Laguna Hills, Calif.,

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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Electrify America will invest in metro-based direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations in 18 metro areas, including these new metro areas in Cycle 2: Atlanta, Baltimore, Honolulu, Las Vegas and Phoenix. liter diesel vehicles in the United States.

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Man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for selling $9 million in fraudulent renewable fuel credits

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According to evidence presented at the six day trial, Hailey owned Clean Green Fuel, LLC, located in the Baltimore, Md. Hailey was not able to provide an exact location for the biodiesel fuel production facility, nor any records to support claims that Clean Green Fuel had produced bio-diesel fuel.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The 43 winning proposals were submitted by transit agencies from across the country as part of a nationwide competition for the $100 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds. Composite body electric buses: Replace conventional diesel transit buses with 35-ft composite body electric transit buses.

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Wal-Mart Testing Two Different Hybrid Systems and Three Alt Fuels on Class 8 Trucks

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Wal-Mart will test this diesel-electric hybrid in the Detroit area. The five Peterbilt Model 386 heavy duty diesel-electric hybrids are being tested in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Southern California and the Baltimore/Washington DC region. Wal-Mart uses Class 8 trucks to haul its trailers and deliver product to its stores.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona

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Hyundai invited automotive journalists to Baltimore, Maryland, to drive the gasoline versions, which are in dealers now. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. While we did get some brief seat time in the Kona EV, we will wait a few more months to review it.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. The plan notes that rail is already among the cleanest and most energy-efficient of the passenger transportation modes. MMTCO 2 ).

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