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California trucking firm switches fleet of 600+ trucks to Neste renewable diesel

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Ecology, a transportation and logistics company in California, has switched its fleet of more than 600 trucks to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and is reporting cleaner fuel filters, fewer maintenance problems and reductions in tailpipe emissions. Switching 600 trucks, which drive on average 25,000 miles per year at approximately 2.5

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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PHEVs must have an all-electric range of at least 50 miles under real-world driving conditions. By model year 2030, the rules require the vehicle to maintain at least 80% of electric range for 10 years or 150,000 miles. ZEV powertrain components are warranted for at least three years or 50,000 miles.

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Why Electrifying the Supply Chain Is More Important Than Ever

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Digging Deep To Help the Environment Electrification is a conversation common among consumers who feel a responsibility to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions through car purchase choices. Additionally, EVs have fewer maintenance needs than traditional vehicles, adding to their financial viability.

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Ryder to fuel natural gas fleets in California with 100% biomethane from Clean Energy Fuels

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Clean Energy Fuels has filed nine separate application packages overs the past few years with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for pathways under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program. According to the packages, the carbon intensity (CI) of the various types of biomethane fuel (CNG, L-CNG and LNG) ranges from a low of 13.29

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How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Fleet

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For instance, firms engaged in last-mile delivery might favor compact electric vehicles, while those specializing in construction could require robust and spacious trucks. While these might carry a higher initial cost, they often offset this with lower maintenance and fuel costs, as well as tax benefits and grants available in some regions.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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Slip Resistant Flooring: Buses will also feature durable and slip resistant flooring that allows for increased safety and easy maintenance. Big Blue Bus operates a fleet of 200 vehicles transporting more than 54,000 customers daily across a 58 square mile service area. Earlier post.).

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E-Commerce Giant Flipkart To Increase Electric Mobility In India

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Electric mobility adaptation is the most effective and cost-effective way of getting more carbon neutral. . Corporates around the world despite their industry is on the path of becoming carbon neutral and clean. Cleaner roads and cities. Improved air quality. Noise pollution will be decreased significantly.

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