Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

The Ford Motor Company Fund and the Georgia Institute of Technology are partnering on the US’ first conversion of a traditional school bus to a hydraulic hybrid vehicle that runs on recycled biofuel. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) donated the bus for the project.

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JANUARY 12, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Fleet 257

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AUGUST 1, 2018

The vehicle is part of a wider program to evaluate the use of ULEMCo’s cleaner vehicles for the Ocado fleet. The H2ICED conversion includes the following: 350 bar (5000 psi) storage tanks (volume dependent on vehicle space). 350 bar refuelling pressure nozzle. 350 bar pressure pipework & regulators. Injection system.

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Hydrogen Fuel Conversion Mercedes 170

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NOVEMBER 2, 2019

More than 100 truck and bus fleets requested funding for vehicles produced by more than 20 manufacturers. CARB, in partnership with CALSTART, launched HVIP and Low NO x Engine Incentives in 2009 to accelerate the purchase of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses in California.

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California Fleet Cleaner Clean 207

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Ford Motor Company and Newlab announced the five startups that will participate in the inaugural cohort of the Mobility Studio—a new program focused on supporting the advancement of technologies, product collaborations and business models that drive a cleaner transportation future.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

Prime Time Shuttle, which has offered ride-share transportation to major Southern California airports since 1984, will replace its existing fleet with 200 Roush propane-powered Ford E-350 shuttle vans within the next 24 months. Propane-powered ride-share van. Click to enlarge. million gallons of gasoline each year.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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. Adopting EVs promotes cleaner air, less waste and makes green energy commonplace.

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Supplies Maintenance Fleet Gas-Electric 71

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The first of a planned fleet of eight hydrogen fuel cell buses in London will start operating on 18 December. The buses will form the only hydrogen bus fleet in the UK and the largest currently in Europe. The buses are joining a fleet which also includes 100 hybrid buses.

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London Hydrogen Fleet Fuel 225

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Tootbus, a prominent sightseeing bus company around Europe, has partnered with electric fleet specialist VEV to deliver more sustainable mobility across its entire operations. With such large vehicles in consistent operations, Tootbus has made efforts in recent years to decarbonize its business using cleaner alternatives.

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Solar Oil Power Powered 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2018

The electrification of vehicles is gaining pace and helps automakers reduce their fleet fuel consumption and CO 2 emission footprint in line with strict regulation targets. The polyacrylate adhesive shows excellent resistance to oils, including automatic transmission fluids (ATF), and can withstand temperatures from -40 °C to +150 °C.

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Production Cleaner Oil Conversion 150

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JUNE 3, 2013

The law enforcement fleet began switching to autogas in March 2013 through Blue Star Gas, which provides the Alliance AutoGas program for West Coast fleets. Auto Additions of Salem performed the bi-fuel vehicle conversions while Blue Star Gas installed an on-site fuel station and delivers year-round fuel supply.

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Oregon Tahoe Tax Credit Alternative Fuels 220

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

UK-based ULEMCo , a developer of a hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel conversion system ( earlier post ), has been awarded Government funding to trial a range of vehicles with hydrogen dual-fuel technology. The funding is worth more than £1.3 million (US$1.6 million), and will see large vans and trucks running on hydrogen dual-fuel.

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Hydrogen Fuel London Cleaner 150

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OCTOBER 21, 2013

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. GE Capital’s Transportation Finance business and Clean Energy Fuels Corp.,

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Clean Cleaning Gas Industrial 273

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JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Non-road Diesel Vehicles and Equipment: the incremental cost of a newer, cleaner vehicle or piece of equipment powered by a model year 2013 or newer certified non-road diesel engine, up to 25% of the cost of an eligible replacement vehicle or piece of equipment.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Mariner 261

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Omnitek Engineering will develop an 18-liter Caterpillar natural gas engine capable of operating on CNG, LNG or low-carbon intensive renewable biogas (R-CNG) by utilizing its patented diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology. emissions, according information provided by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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Gas Engine Los Angeles Vehicles 150

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Smith said its decision to locate a facility in Chicago was influenced by the Mayor’s innovative voucher system created to accelerate the conversion from diesel to zero-emission, all-electric commercial vehicles, the large number of fleets interested in vehicle electrification, and the development incentives made available to Smith.

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Chicago Electric Vehicles Manufacturer Kansas City 281

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JUNE 14, 2010

Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses. And magically, as more electricity comes from lower-carbon fuel sources, our cars will get cleaner as they get older! When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000. They now gulp down one third of the oil we use.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

This follows an order secured with Scottish company James A Cuthbertson Ltd, to transform Glasgow City Council’s existing fleet and some new gritters to be hydrogen-enabled. Around half of the fleet of 20 vehicles will be converted to hydrogen dual fuel, while the rest will be hydrogen-enabled from the start.

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Hydrogen Conversion Fuel Cleaner 435

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MARCH 6, 2013

Businesses are using CNG-fueled trucks to lower their operating costs, with the payback period for recouping conversion upfit cost as fast as 24 to 36 months of in-use service. —Jon Coleman, Ford Fleet Sustainability and Technology manager. liter V8 feature a bi-fuel intake manifold to accommodate these cleaner-burning fuels.

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2009 Ford Transit Connect Engine 207

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-07 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports located in areas of poor air quality.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Clean Alternative 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2019

Further, Volkswagen has signed off a comprehensive decarbonization program aimed at achieving a fully CO 2 -neutral balance in all areas from fleet to production to administration by 2050. The 2025 target is to reduce the CO 2 footprint of the vehicle fleet by 30 percent across the lifecycle compared to 2015. billion) by 2023.

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CO2 Electric Electrical All-Electric 220

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2019

The Maid of the Mist’s conversion to an all-electric fleet is a bold move that shows the world we take our commitment to lowering carbon emissions seriously. New York is leading the way in the transition to an electric transportation system.

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Power Powered New York Batteries 319

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Air Products India installed, and in January 2012 commissioned, a hydrogen fueling dispenser in Pragati Maiden, Delhi to serve a fleet of hydrogen-powered auto rickshaws. The three-wheeled hydrogen-powered fleet transports visitors at the Pragati Maidan, where many large public exhibitions are held.

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India Hydrogen Solar Fuel 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2011

Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in 30 to 40% less greenhouse gas emissions.

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Taxi Chicago Transit Connect Ford 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Our Government is committed to making this state an electric vehicle friendly place and we understand how important cleaner, greener and innovative travel options are to Victorians. Most of the vehicles will be small passenger cars, placed into households and commercial and government fleets. used in freight fleets.

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Electric Vehicles Vehicles Fleet Electric 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2010

Jasper Alternate Fuels, a division of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, has signed an agreement with Icom North America to install and service Icom’s patented JTG propane liquid-injection fuel system on commercial fleet vehicles in North America. It offers alternative fuel systems for vehicle fleets of any size. Based in Jasper, Ind.,

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Alternative Fuels Engine North America Fuel 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2009

to reach just over 3 million vehicles (including conversions) by 2015. Despite growth of the market as a whole, the US NGV market is expected to remain dominated by fleet sales to government and commercial customers (89% of sales in 2015). governments may mandate that NGVs be used to provide cleaner air quality).

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2015 Gas Vehicles Pakistan 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2015

To coincide with its participation in the new Freight in the City event (27 October, Alexandra Palace) the UK’s LowCVP is calling on fleet operators, local authorities and others to join forces in building the market for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) which cut carbon, reduce emissions and lower fuel costs.

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Emissions Gas-Electric Carbon Environment 150

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MAY 8, 2018

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting grant applications for innovative, advanced fuel, and vehicle technology projects that will result in cleaner advanced alternative transportation within the commonwealth.

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Alternative Fuels Pennsylvania Transportation Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 20, 2022

Although the resulting chemicals from the conversion are still harmful to the environment, they are less damaging. It’s all about making it cleaner here. The post Tech: What You Need to Know About Your Exhaust System first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Oxygen Sensor.

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MARCH 27, 2010

The hydrogen fueling station to be onstream in July 2010 will supply hydrogen produced solely from landfill gas to fuel a fleet of vehicles. Air Products has signed a contract with SK Energy to construct a hydrogen fueling station for a novel energy project to be based in World Cup Park in Seoul, South Korea.

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Hydrogen South Korea Gas Fuel 240

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JUNE 4, 2009

a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane. Partnerships like this make it feasible to address the industry’s distribution, installation and service/support gap for propane engines, broadening the potential for propane to become a widely utilized domestic fleet fuel.

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JANUARY 28, 2012

Odyne’s hybrid technology combines electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with Remy electric propulsion motors, modular Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery systems and other automotive-quality components. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc. The Terex Commander 4042 digger derrick features a DUECO, Inc.

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Wisconsin Plug-in Clean Cleaning 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Featuring CleanFUEL’s new 8L liquid propane injection (LPI) system, the medium-duty engine will offer fleet managers a high-performance, propane-powered alternative. Conversion kits also will be available to switch medium-duty gasoline vehicles to run on propane. CleanFUEL expects the engine to be available for 2012 vehicles.

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USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2011

The Virginia Office of Fleet Management Services oversees approximately 4,000 passenger-type vehicles, used by more than 175 state agencies and institutions. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed two pieces of legislation that promote the use of natural gas, electric or other alternative-fueled vehicles in the Commonwealth.

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Alternative Fuels Virginia Gas-Electric Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Once they are cost competitive, advanced biofuels will face several structural barriers to rapid adoption, the biggest of which is likely to be the vast investments needed to build the necessary conversion capacities and other infrastructure. Cleaner coal through carbon capture and sequestration.

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