Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

GE Capital’s Transportation Finance business and Clean Energy Fuels Corp., the largest provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, have entered into a strategic alliance to accelerate the conversion of heavy-duty trucking fleets from diesel to cleaner-burning, less-expensive natural gas.

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Clean Cleaning Gas Industrial 273

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has amended its diesel rules to offer businesses a variety of options to comply with the regulations to reduce soot from diesel engines. No other state, and no other nation has such an extensive set of rules to slash pollution from diesel engines. forklifts). —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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Diesel Cost Of California Downsizing 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2020

ABC Companies, a leading provider to the motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transportation market in the United States and Canada, will soon be the first to offer a motorcoach-diesel-to-electric-repower program for North American operators. The repower kits are engineered by Lightning eMotors and will be installed by ABC technicians.

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Companies Kits San Francisco Conversion 334

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Customers will also be eligible for a $40,000 clean commercial vehicle tax credit from the federal government due to the passage of the “Inflation Reduction Act”. The Tre BEV is also eligible for a variety of other incentives across the United States, including the $40,000 clean commercial vehicle tax credit from the federal government.

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Tax Credit Los Angeles Long Beach Scrappage 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

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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Chevrolet Fleet Eaton Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2017

Diesel has played a major role in the European Union’s efforts to reduce CO 2 emissions from the automotive fleet; the market share of fuel-efficient new diesel cars in the European Union has remained above 50% since 2010. This projected shift in market share has raised some concerns over the cost of attainting CO 2 emission targets.

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Diesel Standards CO2 Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study. —UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski. Belzowski and UMTRI colleague Paul E.

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Gasoline Diesel Vehicles Fuel Economy 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), one of the organizations at the root of uncovering the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal ( earlier post ), has published a new analysis of developments and trends in advanced diesel engine technology. The new diesel paper is part of this series. Background.

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Diesel Light Fuel Economy 2017 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The new report is a companion to a report released by MECA in June 2019 that provides an assessment of market-ready technologies for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate NOx standards by 2024 (“ Technology Feasibility for Model Year 2024 Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles in Meeting Lower NOx Standards ”). Earlier post.).

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Emissions Fuel Economy Diesel 2019 221

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. extends Cummins range of on-road diesel engines for North American vehicles. V8 Turbo Diesel to be used in the Nissan Titan pick-up truck ( earlier post ), the ISV5.0 Diesel Engines'

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Diesel Light Commercial Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The second grant, worth up to $3 million, will seek to develop an exhaust system that could simplify and reduce the cost of cleaning up diesel emissions. Working with Atlanta-based NG-1, UPS will specifically focus on solutions for Class 7 and Class 8 heavy-duty vehicles.

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Grant Emissions Atlanta Charging 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This collaboration of two industry veterans is targeted to enable accelerated adoption of hydrogen in heavy-duty transport applications requiring long range, rapid refueling and lowest total cost of ownership of the vehicle. Ballard Power Systems signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chart Industries, Inc.—a

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Hydrogen Industrial Industry Mariner 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

In a paper being presented at WCX SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit this week, a team from MIT is proposing the use of a flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine approach for a series-hybrid powertrain for long-haul Class 8 trucks. Ethanol or methanol would be employed to increase knock resistance. —Daniel Cohn.

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MIT Gasoline Engine Fuel 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2021

The study found that not only are current and emerging electric truck models and charging systems capable of meeting most of the technical needs of the fleets examined—although operational challenges remain—they also offer operational and fuel savings over diesel alternatives.

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Fleet Charging Grid Energy Storage 268

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

Using ultracapacitor energy storage to further reduce life cycle costs, this next-generation hybrid bus has achieved Ultra Low Emission Bus certification with 37% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel buses. An ultracapacitor energy storage system replaces the previous generation’s batteries. Earlier post.).

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London Emissions Hybrid Energy Storage 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a plan to mitigate statewide harm from more than 10,000 tons of smog-causing pollutants released in the state due to Volkswagen’s (VW) use of illegal “defeat devices” in diesel passenger cars. The National VW Environmental Trust provides California with $423 million for this purpose.

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Ozone Vehicles California Emissions 277

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The new 400 Series CNG storage tank was designed incorporating feedback from Quantum’s customers and has a Diesel Gallon Equivalency (DGE) of 26 gallons. President Obama has proposed a credit equivalent of 50 percent of the extra cost of purchasing a natural gas-powered truck compared with one that runs on diesel or gasoline.

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Fleet Commercial Gas Light 186

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. Clean Fleet Report. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. Clean Fleet Report. I heard how nice it looked, how it wasn’t overly garish and, while big, it wasn’t too big.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy. Clean Fleet Report’s was painted in Cityscape Green, but the most eye catching element from the side view is what Kia calls the Aero Blade. Story by John Faulkner.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Li-ion system developer Quallion unveiled its Li-ion-powered Anti-Idling HVAC solution designed for Class 6-8 trucks. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, truck idling burns more than 3 billion gallons of diesel annually resulting in emissions of 11 million tons of CO 2 , 180,000 tons of NO x and 5,000 tons of particulates.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Fuel 218

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. Niro gets a new look–and more.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced that California Climate Investments in zero-emission vehicles have reached $599 million since 2013, putting hundreds of thousands of ultra-clean cars, and entire fleets of zero-emission trucks and buses on California roads and highways.

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California Sale Long Beach Climate 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In the US, diesel freight trains emit 35 million metric tons of CO 2 annually and produce air pollution that leads to $6.5 billion in health costs, resulting in an estimated 1,000 premature deaths each year. years for the average US Class I line-haul freight locomotive. (a) b) Depiction of the TCO for diesel propulsion.

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Diesel Grid Convert Batteries 418

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Clean Fleet Report will write a more in-depth story after driving the 2024 CX-90 later in 2023. The dash has a simple, clean and logical layout with three easy-to-read, round gauges. Observations: 2024 Mazda CX-90 The CX-90 started with a clean sheet of paper Mazda adding a plug-in hybrid to their SUV line-up is a welcome addition.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Electric Vehicles India

MAY 10, 2022

Experts feel the rise in the sale of two-wheeler EVs indicates its growing popularity among the lower-middle-class and greater adoption by e-commerce and delivery firms.(HT Experts feel the rise in sale of two-wheeler EVs indicate to its growing popularity among the lower middle-class and greater adoption by e-commerce and delivery firms.

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Sale Pollution Electric Motorcycles India 88

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models we have driven. A power sunroof and rear seat fixed glass roof, along with a body color shark fin antenna, complete the exterior’s clean design. AWD/Supercharger $99,795 Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Genesis G90 3.5T But things are changing for them.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 86

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. There is a choice of eight colors—Jet Black Mica, Cypress, Celestite, Wind Chill Pearl (with a $425 added cost) and Sonic Silver Metallic, Barcelona Red Metallic, Blue Crush Metallic and Acidic Blast. The last four have a contrasting black roof.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 85

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

Clean Fleet Report wanted to give an update as we are one year out from seeing the Silverado EV in Chevrolet dealerships. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. The post Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Silverado Chevrolet GMC Hummer 84

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. In 380 miles of mixed driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 31.2 Hybrid Sophistication. Your numbers may differ.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Driving Experience: On the Road Clean Fleet Report drove the UX 250h Premium with front-wheel drive (FWD) and driver-selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal and Sport.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 77

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. 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. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Flagship SUV Gives Smooth Luxury, Powerful Diesel Performance. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD Premium Luxury, powered by a 3.0-liter The low diesel rumble upon start-up becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs quietly at freeway speeds.

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Escalade Cadillac Fuel Economy MPG 95

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

This is sad, but completely unwarranted as some of the best vehicles Clean Fleet Report reviews are sedans—and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is one of those. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. A little fin help.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Clean Fleet Report gladly took the keys to a 2022 ES 300h F Sport, which is the first time the F Sport treatment has been offered on the ES 300h. Clean Fleet Report drove the Lexus ES 300h F Sport that comes highly equipped as-is, but when a few packages and options were added (totaling $5,735), it was as fully featured as any car can be.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 82

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Power Stroke Diesel; the 3.5L Clean Fleet Report drove the F-150 PowerBoost 4X4, which is an option over the standard rear-wheel drive. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. How about giving it a 3.3-liter liter V8; 3.0L

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F-150 Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy 88

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Not the lowest priced luxury SUV in its class, but one that makes a statement. of torque Hitting the Road Clean Fleet Report spent a week in a 2023 Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic with driver-selectable drive modes. The side view is clean with power, recessed, color-keyed door handles and no chrome or cladding. coefficient of drag.

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61