Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association has been named the 2017 Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC), a nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting clean-energy and clean-air solutions for transportation in the Chicago area impacting nearly 9 million people. —Harold P.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

The California Air Resources Board approved the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule. These requirements include ZEV assurance measures, such as requiring a consumer-facing battery state of health indicator, adding ZEVs into existing service information requirements, and adding useful life and minimum warranty requirements for ZEVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Are solid-state electric vehicle (EV) batteries a solution to some of the issues with the lithium-ion batteries powering our EVs today? The environmental implications of moving to solid-state EV batteries are significant.

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Lithium Ion Batteries Battery Energy Storage 76

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2022

This funding comes from DOT’s Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Low or No Emission Vehicle (Low-No) Program, helping transit agencies purchase and lease new, cleaner vehicles and renovate and construct the infrastructure needed for zero-emission transit vehicles. FAST Forward with Fairfield: The FAST Bus Fleet Electrification Project.

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California Emissions Los Angeles Fresno 284

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The new vehicle also is available nationwide.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2020

Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the electric box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options. —Kristian Damkier, Assoc.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. Local distribution capacity needs will be significant.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2017

Workhorse Group has received a Letter of Intent from Clean Fuels Ohio to partner with Workhorse to help deploy 500 W-15 Plug-In Electric Pickup trucks throughout the state of Ohio. While not operating a fleet itself, Clean Fuels Ohio engages numerous fleets across Ohio on transitions to cleaner vehicle and fuel options.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015. Through this commitment, clean burning RNG and the new 0.02 NO x engine will power BBB’s entire fleet.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In concrete terms, this means that under the second phase of the partnership, WeShare is to be launched in Hamburg from spring 2020, following on from its successful premier in Berlin; the service will consist of an all-electric fleet of e-Golf and e-up!, The fleet will comprise more than 1,000 e-Golf and e-up! to be joined by the ID.3

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

EV Mythbusting: EV Batteries Aren’t Actually Green Digging into the Heart of the Electric Car We’ve all heard the calls reporting the imminent danger we face from a changing climate. The battery is the heart of the modern electric vehicle.

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Green Batteries Battery Emissions 78

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2020

million for school bus operators to acquire cleaner forms of transportation with lower emissions. Through this program, NYSERDA and NYPA will work with a competitively selected, pre-qualified contractor to study how to transition to electric bus fleets and install the needed charging stations in a cost-effective way.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

G&W), the largest owner of short line and regional freight railroads, to pursue zero-emission battery and hydrogen freight strategies, as well as increase rail utilization across North America. The gathering also featured the inaugural display of Wabtec’s FLXdrive, the world’s first heavy-haul battery-electric locomotive.

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Wyoming Fuel Batteries Battery 221

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The California Air Resources Board approved a $483 million plan to fund clean car rebates, zero-emission transit and school buses, clean trucks, and other innovative, clean transportation and mobility pilot projects.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

million received from the 2016 Volkswagen settlement to significantly increase the number of electric vehicles and other clean vehicles in the state. The state’s strategically leveraged investment of settlement funds is anticipated to result in at least $300 million of clean vehicles and infrastructure on New York’s roadways.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero emissions fleet vehicles by 40 to 70 percent. HVIP was formed by CARB to respond to a key market challenge by making clean trucks and buses more affordable for fleets. Since 2009, the program has helped more than 1,100 California fleets buy cleaner vehicles.

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California All-Electric Vehicles Fleet 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The California Air Resources Board approved a $663-million low-carbon transportation plan to increase the use of clean cars, heavy-duty trucks, buses and freight equipment. The overall number of companies involved in building clean trucks and buses in California has been growing rapidly over the past several years.

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Clean Cleaning California Climate Change 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2015

precursor emissions; GHG emissions; petroleum usage; and diesel toxics emissions as various technologies become widespread in vehicle and equipment fleets. is the next generation of ARB’s first Vision scenario planning tool used for ARB’s D raft Vision for Clean Air: A Framework for Air Quality and Climate Planning published in 2012.

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Clean Cleaning Emissions Cleaner 150

Green Car Congress

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 The new buses run cleaner, quieter, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

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Purchase 2020 Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Cuomo announced a package of major clean transportation initiatives, including a “Make Ready” order approved by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to advance New York’s commitment to accelerate its transition to cleaner mobility. New York Governor Andrew M.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

More than 100 truck and bus fleets requested funding for vehicles produced by more than 20 manufacturers. CARB, in partnership with CALSTART, launched HVIP and Low NO x Engine Incentives in 2009 to accelerate the purchase of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses in California.

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California Fleet Cleaner Clean 207

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The hybrid systems were partially funded by Drive Clean Chicago, a program that aims to accelerate the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure in Chicago. The system from Lightning Hybrids is a patented, parallel hydraulic hybrid system that has no electric batteries.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2022

California’s action finalizing the Advanced Clean Cars II regulation last month unlocked New York's ability to adopt the same regulation. The regulation provides manufacturers with flexibility in meeting the emission requirements and achieving a successful transition to cleaner vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Emissions New York Climate Change Grant 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2020

This new funding comes as the commercial electric vehicle (EV) market is gaining momentum as fleet owners look to meet new regulations, reduce costs, and answer social pressures for cleaner transportation options.

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Power Powered North America Cleaner 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Even when electricity sector emissions are included, pollution from EVs are still less than gas-powered vehicles, and will only get cleaner as the grid decarbonizes. With no tailpipe emissions, EVs can contribute immensely to improved air quality, especially in Indian cities where pollution significantly lowers life expectancies.

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Miles India Pollution Electric 344

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Range’s trailer, which is equipped with a battery pack (up to 300 kWh), an electric motor and (as a bonus) off-road mobile power, can be used with any semi-tractor, and the company says it can double the fuel mileage of a diesel rig while cutting NOx emissions by 67 percent. The CORE voucher program now covers Range’s full product lineup.

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Range Charging Cleaner California 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

Communities and utilities receiving the new technology were partially funded under the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program jointly administered through the Wisconsin State Energy Office and the US Department of Energy Wisconsin Clean Cities Program. The Terex Commander 4042 digger derrick features a DUECO, Inc. ComEd received a $1.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. PHEVLERs Provide Value to the Drivers.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 19, 2023

A report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) found that switching to electric fleets could save $14 million in pollution-related expenses over the lifetime of the municipal vehicles—and that’s just in Arizona. Converting to an all-electric fleet of municipal vehicles vastly reduces noise levels within city limits.

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Vehicles Tax Credit Arizona Pollution 84

EV Connect

AUGUST 29, 2022

Electric public transportation is essential to creating cleaner, greener cities. An investment in clean public transportation could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 0.71 has some catching up to do, but cities around the nation have announced plans to fully electrify their bus fleets over the coming decades.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Ford Motor Company and Newlab announced the five startups that will participate in the inaugural cohort of the Mobility Studio—a new program focused on supporting the advancement of technologies, product collaborations and business models that drive a cleaner transportation future.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

Volkswagen of America will begin a pilot scheme to test 20 prototype E-Golf Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) over a nine-month period in select locations in the US. The Li-ion battery pack comprises 180 cells, and has an energy capacity of 26.5 The E-Golf looks just like a four-door Golf, with seating for five people.

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Diesel Renewable Fleet Fuel 231

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. Committee Secretariat. Wellington.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Area of Interest (AOI) 01a: Lithium Ion Batteries using Silicon-based Anodes-Research.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

The plan as outlined also calls for further work on advanced biofuels, advanced batteries and fuel cell technologies in every transportation mode. In coming months, the plan notes, the Department of Transportation will work with other agencies to further explore strategies for integrating alternative fuel vessels into the US flag fleet.

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