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New report showcases innovative finance tools to electrify truck, bus fleets; TCE Toolkit

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To ensure and accelerate the transition, we must move beyond the set of traditional mechanisms that have been used to assist one-to-one replacements of trucks and buses, such as grant programs providing basic buy-down payments. To date, traditional government grant programs have helped fleet owners replace diesel trucks with cleaner ones.

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Electric vans from Stellantis, GM, Ford: Cleaner, quieter last-mile delivery takes connectedness

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And as the fleet of last-mile vans expands to meet this need, it’s largely going electric. The wake-up call for how quickly this change might sweep the industry came in 2019, when Amazon announced plans to buy 100,000.

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Harvard buys four Proterra electric buses

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The new buses will replace four, similarly sized biodiesel-powered vehicles, representing more than 30% of Harvard’s fleet. Each year, the fleet transports approximately 600,000 students across Harvard’s campus and the transition to electric is expected to lower greenhouse gas emissions by more than 220,000 pounds annually.

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How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Fleet

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In the complex logistical ballet of modern commerce, fleet vehicles serve as the lifeblood of countless enterprises, ranging from the acrobatics of urban delivery services to the steadfast endurance of long-haul transport. What are the daily demands of your fleet operation?

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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Public and private fleet owners are under increasing environmental and government pressure to reduce carbon emissions by switching to electric vehicles (EVs). EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. and can include penalties for exceeding peak demand limits.

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With HVIP vouchers, California fleets can buy new electric trucks for less than new Tier 4 diesels; funding queue for next year filling fast

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Heavy-duty electric truck builder Orange EV announced that fleets in California can purchase a new T-Series pure electric terminal truck for less than the cost of a new Tier 4 diesel truck. More than 60% of Orange EV’s fleets have re-ordered. —Mike Saxton, Orange EV chief commercial officer.

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Green Motorsports: IndyCar Switches to Cleaner Cars & Fuel

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Technology advances made in tires, fuels, oils and vehicles (such as electrification and hybridization) have already reached the cars we buy at our local dealership. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews. Motorsports is a $13.5

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