Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2019

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff will host a public workshop on 11 February to discuss ideas and strategies to reduce in-use emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles operating in the State of California. The workshop will be held at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building in. Sacramento, California. Background.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The company now operates nearly 600 of these alternatively fueled trucks, which make up about 30% of its total North American fleet. Based on the proven emissions reduction compared with our older diesel units, and lower fuel and total cost of ownership, we knew this was the right application for us within the alternative fuel space.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2018

Among other enhancements, buses will be equipped with Cummins-Westport Near-Zero engines and fueled by Renewable Natural Gas, to further reduce NO x vehicle emissions by more than 90% by December 2018. The fleet enhancements are part of a larger series of strategic improvements we will roll out over the next 12-18 months.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2020

Funded through the Sacramento Emergency Clean Air & Transportation Grant Program (SECAT), the electric box truck deployment highlights the appetite amongst fleets in California to choose cleaner, sustainable transportation options. —Kristian Damkier, Assoc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Super Store Industries leveraged funds from the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to purchase their Orange EV trucks. SSI is taking the lead, eliminating emissions with 100% electric yard trucks while reducing costs and accelerating payback. tons of NO x annually.

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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. Additionally, EVs have fewer maintenance needs than traditional vehicles, adding to their financial viability.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT)—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of cleaner-burning, domestically produced propane—is offering incentives to private Texas vehicle fleets that are new to propane autogas. The program cap is $15,000 per fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

Boston Public Schools will operate 11% of its bus fleet with Blue Bird propane autogas buses, starting with the 2015-2016 school year. The school district is purchasing 86 Blue Bird Propane Vision school buses, and hopes to convert more of their diesel fleet to propane buses in the future.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution. For one, the [California Air Resources Board] CARB-established limit of HC+NO x emissions in the 7.4 Oh and Plante. kW) rating.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

million of funding for its Zero Emission Research Opportunity (ZERO) ( FTA-2017-001-TRI ). The ZERO program is to facilitate the advancement, production, and deployment of zero-emission public transportation vehicle technology and related infrastructure. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $2.75

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The fuel at the two stations will be available in both compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to individual and public fleet vehicles. By making the switch to Redeem, Ryder is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 6,300 metric tons per year using current fuel volumes. Ryder System, Inc.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

One avenue to combat this crisis is a rapid reduction in carbon emissions from our daily transportation, one of the leading contributors of CO 2 emissions. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. EVs are game changers in the reduction of vehicle emissions.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS.

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Cost Of Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels Los Angeles 223

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Clean Energy announced last week that trucking fleets that operate in the ports are taking delivery of additional clean heavy-duty trucks. The San Pedro Ports Clean Air Action Plan will start imposing a container rate, scheduled to start next year, on containers that are hauled by trucks that do not meet stricter emission standards.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2019

The California Energy Commission approved nearly $70 million in funding to replace more than 200 old diesel school buses with all-electric buses that will reduce school children’s exposure to harmful emissions and help the state reach its climate and air quality goals. School buses are by far the safest way for kids to get to school.

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California Diesel Energy Pollution 341

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2021

BluSmart will use the capital to expand its fleet of electric vehicles and charging stations from its home city of Delhi to five additional Indian cities in the next two years. BluSmart is India’s first and largest integrated EV ride-hailing and charging company, and aims to deliver safer, cleaner and more sustainable mobility.

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India Companies Charging Pollution 221

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. g/bhp-hr optional Near Zero NO x Emissions standards. This reduces engine related methane emissions by 70%. BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2019

Cuomo announced that Maid of the Mist, which has been navigating the waters of the Lower Niagara River since 1846, will launch later this year two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels constructed in the United States. New York Governor Andrew M. Rendering of the new electric Maid of the Mist vessels. — Gil C.

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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. All eight buses are expected to be phased into operation next year creating the UK’s first zero-emission bus route.

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London Hydrogen Fleet Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

Maintenance costs of all-electric buses are expected to decline versus hybrid-diesels, primarily because they have fewer moving parts. Metro also is calling on the industry to develop 60-foot long buses, better able to replace the articulated buses that make up 55 percent of its fleet. Last year, King County Metro received a $3.3-million

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 27, 2023

According to the Environmental Protection Agenc y (EPA), the transportation industry is responsible for 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. Investing in EV vehicles , controlling fuel costs and fleet downsizing are other green means that benefit this industry.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

On the other hand, if you put some love into your current wheels—maybe add some upgrades to boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions—you’re not only extending its life but also minimizing the need for new stuff. So, at first glance, you might be thinking, “How is maintenance going to make a car more eco-friendly?”

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

The ERS has demonstrated improvements of 25% in fuel efficiency, and significantly reduced tailpipe emissions. When put in service, the buses will provide an immediate positive impact on the environment due to the reduced emissions of the system. Kiessling Transit Ford E-450 paratransit bus with Lightning Hybrids system installed.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The technology enables the vehicle to be charged with grid electricity, contributing to reduced local emissions and allowing the vehicle to enter low-emissions zones. Ford is the first volume manufacturer to offer PHEV technology in this segment of the van market. The PHEV model will enter volume production in the second half of 2019.

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PHEV Commercial Ford Production 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Consequently, vehicle emissions have become an increasingly conspicuous contributor to air pollution in Chinese urban areas. Despite the fact that China has made much progress in setting up standards regulating new vehicle emissions and fuel quality, the understanding of environmental performance of in-use vehicles has been rather poor.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

“Firstgreen aims to transform the loud, dangerous and dirty diesel-powered skid steer industry with a more environmentally sustainable solution that reduces ownership costs and is easy to integrate into large machinery fleets,” says the company. The machines are also 98% recyclable.” “In

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2019

DRPT is working closely with DEQ, the designated lead agency implementing Virginia’s VW Trust allocation, and the Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) on this important initiative to accelerate the transition to a cleaner transportation system for all. million for six battery-electric transit buses and fast chargers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

A new report from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds that air pollution at US ports can be reduced significantly at all port types and sizes through a variety of strategies and cleaner technologies. In 2030, adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to these fleets could yield even more NO x and PM 2.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2016

AZRA-Partenaire-Renault-Partner has teamed up with Uni-Select to ensure the management and maintenance of the vehicle fleet. AZRA’s mission is to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by improving access to cleaner energy and accelerating the transition of vehicles operating on fossil fuels to electric vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 4, 2023

From reducing emissions and preserving natural resources to enhancing energy security and creating new jobs, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is changing how people live and work. EVs can lower emissions, reducing the amount of harm done to the environment.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2015

The company’s system demonstrated improvements of 30% in fuel efficiency and significantly reduced NO x emissions during a year-long pilot program with the leading Massachusetts-based transportation company. Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid' The sale marks Lightning Hybrids’ largest order to date.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Our urban areas and highways will have cleaner fuel, which also creates jobs and generates income to the poor through family farming. Emissions testing. Local agencies now have 12 months to present Vehicle Pollution Control Plans targeting specific fleet groups, defining frequency and priority areas for inspection.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

Metro will also initiate a new solicitation to convert six existing Metro gasoline electric hybrid buses to Super Low Emission Bus standards. Metro will evaluate whether the new all-electric buses can reduce operating and maintenance costs and lower life cycle costs compared with Metro’s current fleet. —Michael D.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2016

Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) has renewed a three year operations & maintenance contract with Clean Energy representing approximately 3 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) over the three year term of the contract. Clean Energy has supplied the City with LNG for more than a decade.

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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. School buses: 29 electric school buses.

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