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JANUARY 30, 2024

With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?

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JULY 6, 2013

Life-cycle energy use and GHG emissions normalized with NYCC diesel case (8.06 They also found that the total costs of ownership (TCO) of the electric and diesel trucks are similar. Over an array of possible conditions, the median TCO of electric trucks is 22% less than that of diesel trucks on the NYCC. MJ/t·km and 0.63

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APRIL 22, 2021

Crane Carrier Company is a leader in the vocational truck industry, providing custom, severe–service chassis and purpose-built vehicles for the refuse and recycling, infrastructure maintenance, ground support, multi–stop distribution, agriculture, and oil and gas markets. The combined organization will have approximately 200 employees.

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JUNE 18, 2023

When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler? Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an electric vehicle (EV)? greenhouse gas emissions, making the switch to EVs a welcome change for environmental advocates. — S.H.,

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APRIL 20, 2023

The aim of the WaVe project is to examine the extent to which the tasks of a conventional diesel engine as a multi-power distributor for the traction drive and all power take-offs (PTOs) can also be performed by a hydrogen-powered combustion engine in the future. This variant could prove to be a possible alternative drive type for the Unimog.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

SporTran, a paratransit and fixed route transit services provider, with service to Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana, has deployed the state’s first fleet of battery-electric buses in Shreveport. By replacing its diesel buses, SporTran estimates that the new Proterra Catalyst buses will save more than $2.2

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Carbon Fiber Re-Charge Louisiana Batteries 150

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Freight operator Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks—the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet. This information will help Volvo Trucks validate customization measures to provide the most seamless transition to battery-electric trucks for its customers. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., According to the T&E analysis, an average diesel car produces emits 3.65 According to the T&E analysis, an average diesel car produces emits 3.65 l/100 km (37.3

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Nikola’s zero-emission Heavy Duty Trucks, powered by proprietary hydrogen fuel cell and battery technology, will be the first-to-production. FPT Industrial has been at the forefront of alternative propulsion solutions for over two decades, having produced some 50,000 natural gas-powered engines to date.

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JUNE 14, 2018

In July 2017, the City of Toronto’s TransformTO action plan set a target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050. million gallons US) of diesel over the vehicles’ lifetime, and eliminate more than 1,039,000 kg of carbon emissions annually, lowering the associated health risks. million CAD.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Zeem’s Los Angeles charging depot, located within a mile of LAX, provides on-site charging, parking, security, scheduled maintenance, and cleaning for EV fleets including cars, vans, buses, and trucks (Class 1 through 8) at a lower cost than owning and operating a gas or diesel fleet.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

EVs are not without their shortcomings, but it is irrefutable that numerous maintenance issues would dissolve by replacing internal combustion engines with contamination-proof EV fleets. Gas and diesel each attract their own unique concerns. The hydrogen gas may have impurities , including carbon dioxide or sulfur.

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APRIL 20, 2022

If your goal is to reduce emissions, incentivizing people that drive the most and use the most gas is an efficient way to accomplish that goal. Beginning in 2024, ZEV incentives would be awarded based on the average annual gallons of gasoline or diesel that the applicant’s vehicle consumed.

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JUNE 27, 2023

million to buy approximately 30 battery-electric buses and charging equipment and train workers to maintain the electric fleet. The new battery electric, CNG, and propane powered buses supported by this grant will provide better reliability, improve air quality, and lower maintenance costs across the state.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The study found that TCO for electric and diesel medium-duty urban delivery trucks were similar. Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

—a leader in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of high-speed light-rail trains, headquartered in Madrid, Spain—for trials of its Talgo Vittal-One commuter and regional passenger train. Ballard Power Systems will supply eight of its 70 kW FCmove-HD fuel cell modules to Talgo S.A.

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Spain Power Powered Fuel 170

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FEBRUARY 6, 2013

The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up to develop battery-powered ships. 15 years ago, the Norwegian cluster was looking into opportunities for gas-fueled ships. 15 years ago, the Norwegian cluster was looking into opportunities for gas-fueled ships. —Narve Mjøs, Director of Battery Projects in DNV.

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APRIL 27, 2017

Hybrid Kinetic Group developed the 91 kg, 60 kW micro-turbine generator, which can use a variety of fuels, including gasoline, diesel, ethanol, natural gas, propane, or bio-fuels. The microturbine generator range extender has a life expectancy of 50,000 hours and a maintenance interval of 10,000 hours.

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Pininfarina Lithium Sulfur Range Batteries 150

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JULY 8, 2020

Unique to this application, AMPLY is operating its cloud-based software in conjunction with the fueling of SolTrans buses that run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). SolTrans has four charging stations at its Operations and Maintenance Facility. Today, almost 100,000 of our trips on local bus routes are operating with zero emissions.

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Charging New York City Maintenance Fleet 186

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JANUARY 11, 2017

King County, Washington, Executive Dow Constantine announced that King County Metro Transit will acquire 120 battery-electric buses by 2020. As part of this commitment, Metro will purchase up to 73 battery buses from Burlingame, Calif.-based based Proterra. The first 20 are scheduled to go into service this year and 2019.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While battery-electric vehicles can be used efficiently and in an eco-friendly way in urban areas, fuel cell technology offers an attractive approach when it comes to emission-free logistics over long distances and with higher payloads. During stop-and-go traffic or traffic jams, the battery loses significant power.

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Fuel Lithium Ion Commercial Gas-Electric 348

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

BYD tugs offer greater energy and productivity efficiencies as well as lower operating costs and easier maintenance, as compared to its diesel, gas or lead acid battery counterparts. Using BYD’s proprietary iron-phosphate battery technology, the tugs are equipped with a fast charger integrated to the tractor.

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

CWI) announced that its new ISL G Near Zero (NZ) natural gas engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 g/bhp-hr and also meet the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission requirements.

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JUNE 29, 2019

million for six battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers. million for five battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers. million for six battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers. Recipients of VW Trust and statewide transit capital funding include: Alexandria (DASH): $5.1 Blacksburg Transit: $3.3

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 7, 2022

EVs Are Low Maintenance, But Still Need Care. In addition to being environmentally friendly, they reduce fuel expenses, improve your image and eliminate some maintenance concerns. This extra weight, which comes mainly from heavy batteries, means tires have to deal with more resistance as they drive. Maintenance Upsides of EVs.

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F-150 Maintenance Store Gas-Electric 113

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine. Chevrolet is entering the US and Canadian diesel car markets this summer with a 2.0L turbo-diesel version of the Cruze. Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 turbo-diesel engine is based on a proven 2.0L

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MARCH 20, 2012

A new report highlights the results of research work carried out by Ricardo and TRL on behalf of the UK Department for Transport, exploring the means by which improvements in diesel fuel efficiency could be realized within the rail network of Great Britain. A gas exchange system upgrade for DMUs. Background.

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Diesel Gas Fuel Fuel Economy 218

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MARCH 29, 2022

GoFor’s network of more than 10,000 independent drivers and GoFor franchise fleet owners will no longer depend upon increasingly unpredictable gas or diesel prices. When operated correctly, EVs will inherently offer commercial owners longer maintenance free life cycles as well as lower TCO over time.

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MAY 16, 2018

The SFMTA Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a resolution supporting the commitment towards an all-electric bus fleet along with a pilot program to evaluate and implement battery electric vehicles. MUNI also runs a fleet of hybrid electric vehicles which use renewable diesel. One of MUNI’s newer 40' electric trolley buses.

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San Francisco All-Electric Fleet Electric 256

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

An exhaust gas recirculation system, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter are used to reduce emissions values. kWh lithium-ion battery that can be charged by the TDI. All service access points are in maintenance-friendly locations. Diesel Hybrids Plug-ins' is completely covered.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Electric vehicle technology is rapidly improving with battery, charging and smart grid advances that allow us to specify our delivery vehicles to eliminate emissions, noise and dependence on diesel and gasoline. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS.

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Cost Of Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels Los Angeles 223

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. Our partnership with Volvo Group began with efforts to develop a prototype of a hybrid-electric diesel truck, something that was novel in the industry at the time.

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AUGUST 5, 2019

Injected oxygen and steam react with the carbon char to produce a synthesis gas (syngas), comprised predominately of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Syngas exits the top of the gasifier vessel and into the heat recovery and gas cleaning isles. At the base of the gasifier, inorganic materials and metals collect in a molten state.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256

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JANUARY 11, 2020

The buses will not only produce zero emissions but will also be quieter and are expected to yield lower operating costs than both diesel and natural gas buses. They also have a built-in website that tracks the electric energy that is transferred to the 42 batteries contained in each bus.

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