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AUGUST 3, 2017

Shortly after that, BMW Group will roll out battery-only solutions across its core brands, with Plant Oxford starting production of the battery-powered MINI in 2019, and the battery-only BMW X3 following in 2020. In addition to these measures, the BMW Group is preparing an EU-wide fleet-renewal campaign. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 11, 2020

The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed. and Moog Inc.,

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Saskatchewan’s capital city is moving forward with plans to electrify its Regina Transit fleet, signing a five-year contract with Nova Bus to acquire 53 battery electric city buses. The post Regina steps up, adding 53 electric buses to its public transit fleet appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The commencement of ClearFlame’s first pilot fleet trial with Beck’s, highlighting strong interest from commercial fleets. In addition to being widely available, it’s proven to be a much greener fuel, with substantially lower carbon emissions than diesel, and significant cost savings. Vander Haag’s, Inc.,

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MAY 28, 2021

If a ban were introduced on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, and they were replaced by electric cars, the result would be a significant reduction in lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions primarily due to reduced tailpipe CO 2 emissions, according to a new lifecycle study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 1, 2023

Following new rules approved by local regulators on Friday, the State of California has inched closer to banning diesel semi trucks. The California Air Resource Board (CARB) board unanimously voted on a plan that would seek to phase out sales of medium and heavy-duty vehicles that are powered by diesel fuel by 2036. Democratic Gov.

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JUNE 26, 2020

The California Air Resources Board has adopted a first-in-the-world rule—the Advanced Clean Trucks ( earlier post )—requiring truck manufacturers to transition from diesel trucks and vans (Class 2b to Class 8) to electric zero-emission trucks beginning in 2024. By 2045, every new truck sold in California will be zero-emission.

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APRIL 1, 2023

This waiver request also includes two additional regulations: The Zero Emission Airport Shuttle Bus (ZEAS) Regulation , which establishes steadily increasing zero-emission airport shuttle fleet composition requirements for airport shuttle fleet owners who service the 13 largest California airports.

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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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APRIL 28, 2018

Volkswagen showcased three new drive systems at the Vienna Motor Symposium: the new 48 V mild hybrid system that will debut on the eighth-generation Golf in 2019 ( earlier post ); new high-tech diesel engines that will also be available as hybrid variants; and an advanced natural gas engine. TDI diesel engine (EA288 Evo).

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APRIL 23, 2014

Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), it will be the first diesel hybrid from any manufacturer to be offered in China. liter SDV6 diesel engine with a 35 kW electric motor, integrated with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. km) before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts. l/100 km (36.8

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2022

EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever. For over 100 years now, trucks have roared down America’s many highways, leaving clouds of dust and exhaust in their wake. The industry will never be the same once EV fleets are adopted. Perhaps the biggest advantage of electric fleets is fewer emissions. Here’s why.

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MAY 13, 2022

Volvo Trucks and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift to zero-exhaust-emission vehicles. This will result in annually savings of nearly 600 tons of CO 2 and nearly 225,000 liters of diesel fuel for Deutsche Post DHL Group.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

will add 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet. The Chanje electric medium duty panel van van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 675 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions and up to 150-mile range on a single charge. FedEx Corp. Earlier post.) The V8100’s 13.2 Ryder System, Inc.

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APRIL 8, 2013

The DesignLine range-extended electric buses are 45 feet long, and feature an all-electric drivetrain using Li-ion batteries for energy storage. The batteries are used to power the electric motors, which drive the bus, and all accessories such as air conditioning, power steering and lighting.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. The MAN TGX concept hybrid will be driven by a parallel hybrid system, supplied by a 440 hp (328 kW) diesel engine and an electric motor with 130 kW drive power. MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA.

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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. ARB has defined this certified Near Zero NO x emission level as equivalent to a 100% battery truck using electricity from a modern combined cycle natural gas power plant.

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MARCH 20, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association, Inc. Puerto Rico.

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MAY 1, 2014

Annual GHG emissions relative to BASE Scenario (BASE Scenario = 949 kt CO 2 e on a 100-year GWP basis) for differing London bus fleet technology options. For the lean-burn CNG scenario, this meant considering exhaust and pipeline supply leaks. Lean-burn CNG is disadvantaged by unburned HC and natural gas pipeline leaks.

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JULY 22, 2010

million for emerging technologies projects as part of a summer-long roll-out of $120 million in clean diesel grants. The awards will provide opportunities to advance new technologies in the marketplace, and support both environmental innovation and green jobs to reduce diesel emissions. Diesel engines emit approximately 7.3

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 1, 2024

They are the first vehicle that all fleets should consider electrifying.” They are the first vehicle that all fleets should consider electrifying. The company has 4 MW of solar and 150 kWh of battery storage at its facility. Terminal tractors are unique vehicles,” says Dave Schaller. Terminal tractors are unique vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2019

The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) released a report assessing market-ready technologies being commercialized by suppliers of emission control and efficiency components for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate standards for oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) by 2024 as a transition to final standards in 2027.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

The Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Authority has approved the purchase of four Proterra Catalyst E2 zero-emissions battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure. Riders will enjoy a smoother, exhaust-free ride, experiencing less noise as the bus travels between the terminal and parking lot shuttle stops.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Vehicle fleets across the United States are transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles, and that includes school bus fleets. Individual states and electric utilities also have their own funding programs for transitioning school bus fleets.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2020

In the next 2 years, OptiFuel will be announcing additional refueling products, including an affordable 12,000 DGE (Diesel Gallon Equivalent) CNG/RNG tender; and a 9,000 CNG/RNG DGE, 1,600 hp zero emission, powered tender. billion gallons of diesel fuel for the 39,000 locomotives used for freight operations in the US. g/bhp-hr.

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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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MAY 9, 2015

Mandate a fraction of bus purchases to be zero emission technology starting in 2018, and set a goal of complete transit fleet transition to zero emission technologies by 2040. Establishing periodic milestones is expected to provide flexibility for transit fleets to incorporate zero emission bus purchases in their normal procurement process.

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

While electric cars will remain the largest electric vehicle market for the foreseeable future in terms of battery demand and market revenue generation, most transport sectors are facing a transition. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. Electric Trucks - 4.3

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MAY 29, 2014

Electric school bus fleets with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities are cost-effective with today’s technology, and could save schools money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving public health, according to a new study by a team at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE).

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JULY 8, 2016

Electricity is about ½ the cost of diesel or gasoline. A 40-ton long-haul truck driving at 60 mph (about 100 km/h) uses between 8 to 13 gallons of diesel per hour according to a detailed Swedish survey. However, I’ve been wrong, with electric buses so far making very slow inroads into bus fleets. Earlier post.]. Earlier post.].

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APRIL 13, 2012

Global-mean temperature change caused by car exhaust emitted from gasoline and diesel engines specified in the previous and upcoming European vehicle emission standards (EURO 3, 4, 5, and 6). However, previous studies have shown more prolonged warming due to diesel cars under various conditions. Credit: ACS, Tanaka et al.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This becomes a problem when you consider the massive battery packs these vehicles use, as they’ll take far longer to recharge than smaller EVs. Yet California is pushing schools to get rid of their air-polluting diesel buses and swap them for battery-powered ones. West Valley is one of Lassen High’s nearest athletic opponents.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Our analysis shows that a CO 2 target of 70 g/km for 2025, on average for the entire new car fleet, can be achieved with either no or only modest levels electric vehicle penetration. These individual class curves are then sales weighted to estimate fleet average compliance costs for a range of potential CO 2 standards.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. Proterra’s E2 series 35-foot electric buses feature a 440 kWh battery pack to deliver an estimated range of 251 miles. Funded in part by a $3.8-million

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JUNE 22, 2010

The Capstone C30 Liquid Fuel microturbine is the only engine certified to the CARB emissions levels that went into effect for Model Year 2010 On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines to operate on diesel fuel with no exhaust aftertreatment, including urea injection or exhaust catalyst.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In Europe, the eSprinter will be available in 3 battery configurations (56, 81 and 113kWh) and in short- and long-wheelbase versions, but here in the US we’re only getting access to the long-wheelbase, largest battery version, which will be built in Charleston, South Carolina. ft of torque). Let’s dig in.

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JUNE 18, 2013

Bosch does not believe there is just one powertrain solution for the future; most of the cars on the world’s roads are still running on diesel and gasoline, and things will stay that way for the rest of the decade, Bohr noted. Only the diesel engine will achieve this in the compact class, but the gasoline engine will come close.

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