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Southland Transportation adds 101 Blue Bird Propane Vision buses to districts in Canada

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Southland Transportation (Alberta, Canada) recently added 101 Blue Bird Propane Vision buses to its propane autogas school bus fleet. Districts in Canada are specifying the technology due to the superior cold weather operation, reduced maintenance and clean emissions, the company said.

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Hertz introduces CNG vehicle rentals in US; Civics and Yukons

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The Hertz Corporation is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to its fleet in the US. As more low emission, fuel efficient vehicles become available for general use we will continue to expand our rental fleet, reflecting our dedication to offering sustainable travel options.

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EnerDel introduces Li-ion pack for upgrading Allison NiMH-based hybrid buses

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With many of those batteries past their warranty and in need of replacement, the PPA300-689 Vigor+ Energy Storage System gives metropolitan transit authorities a choice in how to keep their clean-emission fleets operational at a fraction of the cost of total replacement. —EnerDel CEO Dave Roberts.

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Ford to offer 2014 F-150 with natural gas option

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Businesses and fleet customers have been asking Ford to make F-150 available with CNG capability to take advantage of the fuel’s low price and clean emissions. —Jon Coleman, Ford fleet sustainability and technology manager. The Ford F-150 averages 23 mpg on the highway (10.2

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UK launches accreditation scheme for clean vehicle retrofit technologies

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CVRAS provides a single validation standard for any emission technology to meet the standards set out in the government’s Clean Air Zone Framework for England. The scheme will also provide the backbone of future retrofit funding.

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