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President Obama calls for push on natural gas vehicle adoption and new technology

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In remarks made at UPS in Las Vegas, Nevada, President Barack Obama urged getting more natural gas vehicles on the road. He said that while the federal government can lead by example, “ we’ve got to help not only the federal government but also local governments upgrade their fleet.

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USPS announces plans to order 5,000 EVs & achieve 70% fleet electrification

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The agency’s recent announcement stated clearly that the Postal Service generally does not receive tax dollars for operating expenses. Last month, the NGDV’s design was showcased during CES 2022 in Las Vegas. . It relies on postage sales, products, and services to fund its operations. USPS’ New Delivery Van. Credit: USPS).

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Mercedes eSprinter first drive: here’s the deal – it’s a van, but it’s electric

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Mercedes also said that it managed to drive from Las Vegas to Long Beach, a 275-mile trip (albeit mildly downhill), on a single charge. Although those prices can change depending on what sort of upfitting solutions each customer seeks, and potentially the availability of government incentives or tax credits. miles per kWh.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The stations will allow the fleets to lower their costs by buying fuel in bulk, access federal motor fuel excise tax credits, refuel at the times most convenient to their schedules, and model successful use of propane to nearby peers. South Coast Air Quality Management District’s UPS Ontario-Las Vegas LNG Corridor Expansion Project.