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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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In its analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program, the Postal Service underestimated the expected greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles and overestimated the emissions tied to battery-electric vehicles, according to U-M researchers. Earlier post.).

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AT&T deploys 8,000th CNG vehicle; one of the largest corporate CNG fleets in US

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AT&T recently deployed its 8,000 th compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle, achieving a major milestone in the company’s overall 10-year, $565-million commitment to add approximately 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) to its fleet by end of year 2018. AT&T’s AFV fleet allowed the company to avoid the purchase of 12.4

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NY sets 100% ZEV sales goal for new LDVs by 2035, advances Advanced Clean Truck regulation

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The law also requires the development of a zero-emissions vehicle development strategy by 2023, which will be led by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to expedite the implementation of the State policies and programs necessary to achieve the law’s new goals. million registered vehicles.

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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Forty-one projects in 40 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding through the program. Forty-one projects in 40 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding through the program. Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. Click to enlarge. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. —Jin et al.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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Vehicle Workgroup and create a strategic plan for statewide natural gas. vehicle implementation; establish a Minnesota green fleet recognition. for electric vehicle (EV) users (and potential EV users) in Minnesota. Management District. responder and vehicle maintenance technician training; develop.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. Members are invited to virtually meet the candidates on Nov. nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.