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Alstom to test its hydrogen fuel cell train in the Netherlands; first pilot project outside Germany

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Alstom and the Province of Groningen, local operator Arriva, the Dutch railway infrastructure manager ProRail and the energy company Engie have signed plans for a pilot project to test the Coradia iLint, a passenger train powered by hydrogen fuel cells ( earlier post ), for the first time in the Netherlands.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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This legislative support is matched by a surge in corporate interest, with major fossil fuel companies investing heavily in the potential of a hydrogen-powered future. The post The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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But this goal cannot be achieved with efficiency measures and a modern fleet alone. We also need to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean alternative energy sources. Economic incentives could remove barriers for companies. Our aim is to achieve zero-emission logistics by 2050.

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EcoDual achieves EPA compliance for natural gas conversions of heavy-duty diesel engines under CAFC rule

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The cost of the dual fuel system can be recovered in operational savings within one year without any government incentives, the company says. The systems are easily installed at the fleet owner’s site and are fully warranted. In dual fuel operation, the trucks maintain full torque and power with no loss of miles per gallon.

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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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Selected projects, by size of award, are: State of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program. 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.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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On top of that federal tax credit, there are myriad state and local options available through government entities and utility companies. Massachusetts, for instance, offers its MassEVIP Workplace and Fleet Charging program , which covers 60% of the costs of EV charging equipment and installation for up to $50,000 per business address.

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How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint — And Why It’s Smart Business

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How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Through EV Use Since vehicles that your company owns and uses can account for a large portion of your carbon footprint, switching to EVs for company use can make a substantial reduction in your overall carbon footprint. Plus, the U.S.

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