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Efficient Drivetrains delivers Class-6 PHEV with CNG range-extender armored truck

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Supported by a $3-million California Energy Commission grant, the companies are working to convert a fleet of six, Class-6 International armored trucks into “Zero Emission with Range Extension” vehicles—PHEV trucks that operate with electricity and renewable natural gas (RNG). The CNG storage tanks are roof-mounted.

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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). ChargeForward is the first smart charging program to offer customers incentives for maximizing the integration of renewable energy while optimizing their EV charging.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. About the authors. Dr. Andrew A.

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ARB posts discussion draft of new proposed mobile-source emissions reduction strategy through 2030; Advanced Clean Cars 2 regulation

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is the next generation of ARB’s first Vision scenario planning tool used for ARB’s D raft Vision for Clean Air: A Framework for Air Quality and Climate Planning published in 2012. The electrical grid and hydrogen supply supporting these electric vehicles will need to represent 50% renewable energy generation. Vision 2.0

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MIT team proposes flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine PHEV long-haul trucks

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If run on pure methanol or ethanol derived from renewable sources such as agricultural waste or municipal trash, the net greenhouse gas emissions could even be zero. An all-electric heavy-duty truck will be very challenging, Cohn says, because of the cost and weight of the batteries needed to provide sufficient range.

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Behold, The Cleanest EVs On The Road. Why Aren’t Banks Jumping On This?

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In a previous article series, I compared the lifetime emissions of various real EVs and PHEVs on the road, as well as several hypothetical EVs. I even compared power sources (renewables vs. dirtier grids) to see how that all stacks up.

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Canada Awards C$40M to 18 Clean Technology Projects, Including Li-ion Batteries and Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuels

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million) to 18 clean technology projects in the transportation, oil and gas and wastewater treatment sectors. for algal oil for transportation fuels; and an award to Targeted Growth Canada to demonstrate a process utilizing camelina as a feedstock for renewable jet fuel. billion (US$1.5 Electrovaya.

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