Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2022

Chiefly its advantages include high gravimetric and volumetric hydrogen density that makes it lighter and easier to transport while providing a greater energy conversion rate. There are multiple reasons why liquid ammonia was selected. —Aviation H2 Director, Dr Helmut Mayer.

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Electrek

JANUARY 26, 2024

Th electronic controls experts at Moog Construction have launched the ZQuip Modular Battery System as a lower cost electrification option that enables fleets to convert their diesel-powered heavy equipment into zero-emissions vehicles at a lower cost than buying all-new machines.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

PECO is expanding its fleet with new natural gas and hybrid electric models. The utility is participating in a national consortium that recently was awarded a federal stimulus grant to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the company is buying more trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as well.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero-emission powertrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Transit Bus Repower, with HVIP approval expected within the next several weeks. A repower is a cost-effective and timely solution for transit agencies.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2020

ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach sales and support in the USA and Canada, has finalized an agreement with Lightning Systems, a Loveland, Colorado-based developer of zero-emission electric drivetrains for commercial vehicle fleets. It is a smart way to integrate zero emissions into a motorcoach fleet.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Repairing or replacing your car’s engine, though it may seem like a weak investment, is more environmentally friendly than buying a brand-new car. This option is certainly more eco-friendly than buying a new car, and you’ll save on fuel costs. One obvious option is engine repair or replacement. See more at E Magazine.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 3, 2023

In fact, it may be cheaper when all is said and done—not to mention easier and quicker—to just buy an EV. A new or used EV might be an easier choice If you’re undeterred and want to proceed with a conversion anyway, keep in mind that certain types of cars lend themselves to the process better than others. See more at E Magazine.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Originally designed with autonomous vehicles in mind, Rocsys’s robotic charging arm has attracted interest from fleet operators. For the near term, Rocsys has its eye on another set of applications that may not seem so obvious—fleet charging. At the moment, our focus is mainly fleets—trucks, buses, yard tractors, etc.

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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. Other changes made include: A limit of 200 voucher requests per fleet per calendar year is in effect. In total, the program has helped more than 1,500 California fleets buy cleaner vehicles.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As more fleets of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles go electric, there’s a growing awareness that building the necessary charging infrastructure will be a complex proposition, requiring specialized expertise and considerable capital. We really changed the way corporations were buying energy, focusing on clean energy.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Amazon announced an investment of nearly $1 billion in an all-electric delivery truck fleet last October. The City of Easthampton, Massachusetts announced in April that it is transitioning its city-owned vehicle fleet from gas to electric, and will be the first city to offer an EV adoption benefit to employees who convert.

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Charged EVs

MARCH 17, 2023

Charged : When it comes to building an EV charging site, there are different kinds of installations: public charging; workplace charging; fleet charging. And then what we call fleet charging, which can be some of the hire car companies or Lyft or Uber, where it’s mainly destined for their own fleets.

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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).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

Since our cars and trucks use almost two-thirds of the oil we buy, the quickest way to cut oil use is to free transportation from its grip. Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses. When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

Th electronic controls experts at Moog Construction have launched the ZQuip Modular Battery System as a lower cost electrification option that enables fleets to convert their diesel-powered heavy equipment into zero-emissions vehicles at a lower cost than buying all-new machines. And if fleet managers get the math wrong?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. The powertrain is available on new Class 6 trucks as well as for repowers of vehicles currently in fleets.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I appreciate cleanfleetreport.com for allowing me to weigh in on the conversation about new cars and their impact on our lives. Make sure if you do buy a smart car that it promises the best security from internet threats. Conversely, if your paranoia is still not set at ease, the option always exists to just drive a “dumb” car.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

The re-powered mining machine was commissioned at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine site in Western Australia – but what’s more significant is that the conversion was done during the standard service life of the machine. This means that the diesel equipment customers buy today is also future-proofed for many years to come.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

This conversion approach recycles and reuses the chassis and other durable components, eliminating waste and extending the life of the truck. As a result, fleet owners can buy an Orange EV electric terminal truck at prices at or below the cost of a new diesel.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

The company will also coordinate the conversion of the production and technical base of organizations that purchase gas powered buses. Acquiring buses for these companies, Gazprom will consider possibilities to buy the CNG buses manufactured by Volga Bus.

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Teslarati

APRIL 23, 2024

Tesla will aim to optimize its buying process for it would be possible to “buying a car in under a minute.” Musk also mentioned that Tesla may buy back shares down the line. “We’re in conversation with one automaker,” Musk said. Musk noted that he thinks Tesla’s Q2 will be better.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

million project to demonstrate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for an all-electric heavy duty non-tactical vehicle fleet at Los Angeles Air Force Base. The Energy Commission is also awarding $1,074,000 in buy-down incentives for 46 alternative-fuel vehicles. Villa Ford Inc.

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Electric Auto Association

AUGUST 2, 2022

I even got him to buy a Tesla,” said Martinson, explaining that Hirt was an advisor and co-producer of the ARP film, Nation in Transition , an examination of the coal-to-renewables transition on the Navajo Nation and across northern Arizona. His answer was that no one was going to buy electric vehicles.”. Martinson’s GM EV1.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2013

An analysis by a team in Bangladesh found large air quality and associated health benefits accruing to the residents of Dhaka (the capital of Bangladesh) as a result of the rapid conversion of the motor vehicle fleet to CNG. 18% of vehicle fleet). There is some uncertainty over the impact of ultrafine particulates.)

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Noodoe

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Join the conversation at EV Daily on Facebook. Australian Government Funds $105m for EV Fleets. Fleets not only buy vehicles but (some) must sell them long before they’re out of commission. Shifting fleets to electric means also boosting the number of EVs in the second-hand car market. SUBSCRIBE TO EV RADAR.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2022

The new car-buying normal? A shift to online car buying is already underway. The look and content of this new contingent of EVs also promises to broaden the conversation about how an electric car operates and what the shift away from the internal combustion engine means. Can you say worldwide pandemic? Scenario No.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

It followed by using a PS5 controller to remotely drive in an updated version of the 2026 Afeela electric sedan being co-developed with Honda—an EV that will have a “digital platform for co-creation,” a “conversational personal agent” using AI from Microsoft, and driver-assist systems informed by AI.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

Xchange Leasing was engaged in the business of buying cars and leasing those out to its driver-partners. While Maharashtra has banned plying of two-wheeler taxis, the Delhi government has mandated phased conversion of bike-taxi fleets to electric vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

But as the Times points out, the government is NOT forcing the fleet to become all electric: The E.P.A. It's also easy to scare the electorate by screaming that the government will take away your choice to buy whatever vehicle you want or need. regulation is not a ban. It's not a ban on cars or internal-combustion engine cars.

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EV Central

JULY 5, 2023

Just part of the scenery – Cruise robotaxis in San Francisco CBD Cruise claims it is conducting 1000 driverless trips a day, and has now driven more than 2 million miles, while Waymo One – which uses a fleet of electric Jaguar I-Paces – was a bit harder to deal with.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The tankers will collect waste vegetable oil from 750 of Ettline’s customers and deliver it to a processor for conversion to SVO. 321,680 to convert ground support equipment fleet at Philadelphia International Airport to run on electricity rather than fossil fuels. City of Philadelphia, Office of Fleet Management.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Conversely, encouraging shortened vehicle lifetime via vehicle replacement schemes can result in higher total-induced greenhouse gas emissions, the authors found. The increased lifetime of cars negatively affects the fuel efficiency average of the fleet, with negative environmental implications.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

I think this approach will lead to a faster and better arrival for plug-in vehicles and I am thrilled to have Portland, Indianapolis, and Raleigh in the conversation. Corporate/city/state fleets commit to buy a certain number of plug-ins (RFPs for major purchases or conversions). Laura Schewel, project manager.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Clean Fleet Report’s time in the Hummer combined short course demonstrations of all-wheel steering, Watts To Freedom mode and Crab Walk. kW per mile, which is a woeful number compared to other EVs Clean Fleet Report has tested. We tried it and it works, but needing this technology is another conversation for another day.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

In our mind, it was a watch out — will people buy Scorpio classic? The EV to ICE conversion does not give you the cost structure and exact product that you want. EV driving creates a completely different experience, it is super quiet, smooth, very peppy, our customers buy us for this reason. They are incomparable.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state. Clean Energy Coalition’s CEC Michigan Green Fleets Initiative. Fleets include transportation authorities, cities, school districts, the University of Michigan, FedEx, and Meijer.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2009

Using US EPA conversion factors ( earlier post ), 158 g/km is roughly equivalent to 34.8 Although the UK new car fleet has made above-EU15 gains in six of past seven years to 2007, the UK average new car CO 2 emissions remains 3.7% Average CO 2 emissions from new cars sold in the UK in 2008 fell to 158.0 g/km in 2008—4.2%

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