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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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UPS plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks and to build four refueling stations by the end of 2014. An initial investment of more than $18 million to build fueling stations will be supported by the purchase of the 700 LNG tractors and continued expansion of the natural gas fleet in the US. .;

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Texas awarding up to $5.7M for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles

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million in grants to eligible individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and school districts, to replace older diesel vehicles with new alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will award up to $5.7

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UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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UPS announced plans to purchase and deploy 1,400 new CNG vehicles over the next year, representing a 27.5% increase to UPS’ current industry-leading alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet of 5,088 vehicles worldwide. UPS plans to deploy new CNG vehicles in 15 cities. Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colo.;

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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to design the vehicles from the ground up. Workhorse claims these vehicles provide nearly 400% fuel efficiency improvement as well as optimum energy efficiency, vehicle performance and a better driver experience. Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London.

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Shelby Mustang Mach-E, BMW M5 spy shots: Car News Headlines

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Shelby American has launched its first electric vehicle in the form of a tuned Ford Mustang Mach-E. BMW was once again spotted testing a prototype for its redesigned M5, and this time the test vehicle sported the production-bound lights and wheels. Hyundai Elantra: Compare Cars 2024 Range Rover Sport SV spy shots and video $2.5B

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FTA awarding $55M to 10 projects deploying battery-electric and fuel-cell buses

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Funding is provided through FTA’s Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo). Sunline Transit Agency, in partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments, will receive funding to build and deploy five hydrogen electric hybrid fuel cell buses. Earlier post.). San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD).

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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. of total light-duty vehicle sales in 2017. penetration, respectively. penetration, respectively. 4.6%), and Delaware (4.5%).

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