Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

When gas prices are on the rise, it had a big impact on the type of vehicles that people were buying. According to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , there was a shift away from smaller, more fuel-efficient cars toward larger SUVs and trucks. The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice.

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Gas Price Vehicles Gas-Electric 90

Teslarati

AUGUST 26, 2022

Boulder City, Nevada, purchased a new fleet of Tesla vehicles for its police department. The city announced the new purchase on its Facebook page , saying that although it’s a leader in energy production, it is now cutting down on fossil fuel consumption. Credit: Boulder City Police. Credit: Boulder City Police.

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Purchase Tesla Vehicles Missouri 98

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

However, they do come with their own set of limitations that you should be aware of before making the purchase. In this post, we will go over some of the things you should keep in mind before purchasing an electric vehicle. The initial purchase price is higher for EVs. Even affordable EVs like the Mini Cooper cost more up front.

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Purchase Re-Charge Gasoline-Electric Charging 84

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2012

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) approved a rebate program that enables Oklahomans to receive rebates for the purchase of a. vehicle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG); conversion of a vehicle to CNG; and for the purchase of a residential CNG fueling system.

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Oklahoma Purchase Conversion Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2022

A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). The NGDV program calls for the purchase of up to 165,000 new mail delivery trucks over the next decade.

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District of Columbia Fleet Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 435

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2019

In the latest effort to make aviation sustainable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ZeroAvia announced advancements in developing a hydrogen-fueled electric powertrain. The solution aims to deliver the same performance as a conventional aircraft engine, and much lower operating costs.

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Hydrogen Fuel Maintenance Taxi 353

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. The company is collaborating with Workhorse Group, Inc.

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Cost Of Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels Los Angeles 223

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 9, 2024

Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. Without question, FCEVs have the potential for broader adoption.

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Hydrogen Future Fuel Vehicles 59

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2012

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced that $18 million in grants are available to eligible businesses, governmental entities, school districts, and individuals to replace older medium-duty or heavy-duty gasoline or diesel vehicles with natural gas vehicles or repower the vehicles with natural gas engines.

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Grant Texas Gas Purchase 231

Teslarati

MARCH 31, 2021

While the environmentally-conscious vehicles will save taxpayer dollars in the long run thanks to EV credits, gas savings, and low maintenance costs, some have voiced concerns over the cost of buying a Tesla. Additionally, Ipswich PD said it will save up to $13,o00 in fuel and maintenance costs over a ten-year period.

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Purchase Affordable Tesla Maintenance 145

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2021

The all-electric TRU achieves zero-emission results by using a high efficiency refrigeration system powered by roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels, a wheel-momentum generator, lithium-ion batteries, and a unique auxiliary power unit to eliminate the requirement for diesel fuel to power the refrigeration system.

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All-Electric Fleet California Lithium Ion 435

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame has developed a technology that allows a heavy-duty engine to continue to operate using MCCI-based combustion when fueled on a wider range of fuels, including ethanol. Historically, clean-burning fuels, and those that are easy to make from waste CO 2 streams or syngas, have failed to ignite using MCCI.

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Emissions Engine Diesel Miles 370

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) began accepting applications 1 December for its Natural Gas Vehicle Grant program, which will provide up to $20 milli on over the next three years to help pay for the incremental purchase and conversion costs of heavy-duty natural gas fleet vehicles.

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Pennsylvania Grant Gas Vehicles 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Alstom and MOL, Hungary’s leading oil and gas company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to structure cooperation in examining the use of hydrogen technology in rail transportation. Alstom’s hydrogen technology has also been purchased by SNCF (France) and FNM (Italy).

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Hungary Hydrogen Transportation France 334

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2013

Consumers who purchase an electric vehicle will find that lifetime costs to own the vehicle are competitive with conventional and hybrid vehicles, according to an analysis conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership for Current Plug-in Electric Vehicles”.

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EPRI Plug-in Cost Of Plug 261

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

It is important to note that the MSRP doesn't necessarily align with the actual purchase price, which can fluctuate depending on market demand. This increment in sticker prices has a direct bearing on finance costs, reflected in an average annual finance charge of $1,253, signifying a staggering 90 percent surge compared to the prior year.

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Cost Of Financing Cars Price 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2013

EnerG2 , a manufacturer of advanced carbon materials for next-generation energy storage (generally for batteries and ultracapacitors), has leveraged its polymer chemistry technologies to develop materials for adsorbed natural gas (ANG) applications. Low-pressure compressors are a fraction of the cost of high compression systems.

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Gas Carbon Polymer 2012 271

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

On the surface, it may seem like all you need to worry about is the purchase price, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. In reality, there are a lot of costs that come with owning a car. Gas (or electricity) costs need to be factored into your overall cost. Gasoline Costs.

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Cost Of Maintenance Cars Gasoline 81

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2012

Twenty-three percent of US car owners say that their interest in purchasing a hybrid vehicle has increased from a year ago, according to a new Harris Poll. Other alternative fuels are further down the list, as just one in ten say they would consider diesel (11%) or all electric (9%) automobiles for their next purchase.

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Purchase Hybrid Alternative Fuels Cars 250

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2012

The Texas Railroad Commission has about $700,000 available in grants to help public fleets, such as those operated by school districts, cities and counties, purchase new natural gas vehicles. Matching funds for the purchase of the vehicles must come from non-federal sources.

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Grant Texas Fleet Available 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

billion in rebates to buyers of natural gas-powered vehicles, from light- to heavy-duty; and $400 million to support the deployment of plug-in vehicles in targeted communities. Heading into the weekend, the bill only dealt with oil spills, natural gas vehicles, Home Star and land and water. Natural Gas Vehicles (Division B, Title XX).

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Plug-in Plug Purchase Gas 268

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

As part of this commitment, Metro will purchase up to 73 battery buses from Burlingame, Calif.-based Maintenance costs of all-electric buses are expected to decline versus hybrid-diesels, primarily because they have fewer moving parts. Federal funding often helps pay for Metro’s new bus purchases. based Proterra. million to $6.6

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Purchase 2020 Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2013

has purchased 35 Class 8 Volvo trucks that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). To power the new trucks, Trillium CNG, a provider of compressed natural gas fueling solutions, built and will operate a fast-fill CNG station at SUPERVALU’s Mechanicsville distribution center. SUPERVALU INC.

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Fleet Gas West Virginia Virginia 261

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2015

The concept is based on a natural gas-driven engine, which provides power to the electric motors. Instead of a diesel engine with a hydraulic pump, a small natural gas engine with a power generator now acts as the drive source. a gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas or diesel engine could be installed instead of a natural gas engine.

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Gas-Electric Gas Hybrid Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

US President Barack Obama announced a new $1-billion National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of advanced alternative fuel vehicles in communities around the country. National Community Deployment Challenge. Tax credits.

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Alternative Fuels Obama Purchase Tax Credit 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Pennsylvania has awarded more than $3 million in Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIG) to 33 companies, counties and organizations making the switch to compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or propane for medium to light-weight fleet vehicles. This year, AFIG grants focused on medium- to light-weight vehicles.

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Pennsylvania Grant Alternative Fuels Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

The California Energy Commission approved funding of $2,604,000 to help bring more buses and trucks powered by natural gas to the state’s highways. The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program.

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Gas California Energy Vehicles 262

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

AT&T announced the deployment of the 2,000 th alternative fuel vehicle and 1,500 th compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle in its corporate vehicle fleet, giving it one of the largest CNG vehicle fleets in the US. Earlier post.). Currently, the AT&T corporate fleet includes more than 75,900 vehicles.

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Alternative Fuels Gas Vehicles Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The pact seeks to enhance cooperation through a range of activities, including: Accounting for the costs of greenhouse gas emissions in each jurisdiction. Harmonizing 2050 targets for greenhouse gas reductions and developing mid-term targets needed to support long-term reduction goals.

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Purchase Oregon 2016 Washington 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2012

Hydrogenics Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products, recently entered into an agreement with Enbridge Inc. The collaboration will bring together Hydrogenics’ expertise in water electrolysis with Enbridge’s ownership and operation of natural gas pipeline networks and renewable energy generation.

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Energy Storage Gas Hydrogen Renewable 199

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars. Costs of Charging vs. Fueling.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of 85

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2012

In August 2012, coal produced 39% of US electricity, up from a low of 32% in April 2012, when the natural gas share of generation equaled that of coal. As demand for electric power moderates in the autumn months and the need for peaking generation moderates, total natural gas-fired generation decreases.

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Coal Gas-Electric Gas 2012 236

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OCTOBER 10, 2020

There are new opportunities in all commercial vehicle classes to increase efficiency and to introduce alternative fuel sources such as electricity, natural gas, biofuels, and hydrogen. Internal Combustion Engine, Powertrain, Fuels and Emssions Control. Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Trucks. Other Important Considerations.

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Hydrogen Affordable Alternative Fuels 2020 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2017

Southern California Gas Co. SoCalGas) announced that new research on power-to-gas technology shows the technique holds the ability to significantly increase the use of intermittent renewable energy. to 35% by implementing a power-to-gas strategy. to 35% by implementing a power-to-gas strategy.

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Renewable Gas Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2012

A recent study from Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) commissioned by the Greens/European Free Allianace (EFA) in the European Parliament concluded that the cars used within the EU-27 externalize up to about €373 billion (US$493 billion) per year (high estimate) of costs on to other people, other regions and other generations.

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Cost Of International Transportation Price 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

Further, assuming economics drive adoption, the study finds that ZEV sales could reach 42% of all MD/HD trucks by 2030, reflecting lower combined vehicle purchase and operating costs (using real-world payback periods). Based on external studies, buses are assumed to fully transition to ZEV by 2030 (100% sales).

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Emissions Diesel Vehicles Sale 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

Ballard Power Systems has received a follow-on purchase order from Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. for a further phase of a Technology Solutions program related to the development of a breakthrough catalyst technology intended to reduce the cost of certain proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Purchase Hydrogen Carbon 150