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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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Nikola has billions worth of technology in our semi-truck program, so why not build it into a pickup truck? Heavy D, a reality TV star from the “Diesel Brothers,” has partnered with Nikola to design, build and test the Badger in real-world environments, which is anticipated to attract millions of viewers and followers through the process.

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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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UPS plans to invest approximately $50 million to build an additional nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, bringing the total number of stations to 13. The enhanced LNG fueling infrastructure will support the operation of approximately 1,000 UPS LNG tractors that will displace more than 24 million gallons of diesel fuel annually.

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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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UPS plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks and to build four refueling stations by the end of 2014. An initial investment of more than $18 million to build fueling stations will be supported by the purchase of the 700 LNG tractors and continued expansion of the natural gas fleet in the US.

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ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

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Rapidly declining battery costs, low-cost electricity, and federal purchase incentives mean these vehicles will be cheaper to own and operate than diesel trucks before the end of this decade. million zero-emission trucks and buses are projected to be on the roads by 2030, including 130,000 combination tractor-trailers.

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

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The $300-million investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. liter diesel vehicles in the United States.

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New Audi R18 makes its debut; fundamental redesign of diesel hybrid racer with Li-ion battery storage

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The eight Audi RS 5 DTM cars will continue to be fielded by the long-standing Audi Sport Teams Abt Sportsline, Phoenix and Rosberg. That’s what we’d like to build upon. Audi Sport expects this move to provide the brand’s two youngest DTM drivers with new impulses. In the DTM, we already had the strongest car in 2015. Ullrich.

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Frito-Lay buying 100 more Smith Electric Vehicle trucks in 2012; natural gas coming for tractor fleet

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To date, these trucks have accumulated 1 million miles and eliminated the need for approximately 200,000 gallons of diesel fuel. Each CNG vehicle, purchased from Freightliner, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23%, compared to diesel. —Mike O’Connell, senior director of fleet capability for Frito-Lay North America.