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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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The NGDV program calls for the purchase of up to 165,000 new mail delivery trucks over the next decade. An all-electric fleet would reduce lifetime greenhouse gas emissions by 14.7 The agency later pledged to electrify at least 40% of its new delivery fleet. billion higher than a fleet with just 10% electric vehicles.

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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 proposed regulation provides medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers with several compliance options and would require a one-time reporting from applicable truck fleets. 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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Honda selects environmental consulting firm Gladstein, Neandross & Associates to support market development for Civic Natural Gas in new US markets

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GNA will collaborate with Honda to market the Civic Natural Gas sedan in 19 states spanning the Mid-West to Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions including the District of Columbia. Earlier post.) The project will be managed by GNA’s East Coast office, based in New York City.

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Mullen’s electric trucks earn CARB certification, qualifying for over $45k in customer savings

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As a result, those CARB-compliant states and Washington DC enable tremendous savings to fleet operators who purchase electric trucks from Mullen. Mullen also points out that combined with the $7,500 federal tax credit , commercial customers can purchase a new THREE electric truck at a net cost below $20,000. We shall see.

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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 implementation; establish a Minnesota green fleet recognition. Management District. The California Fleets and Workplace Alternative Fuels Project is a statewide. infrastructure, collaborate with colleges on first responder training, promote workplace EV charging, and work with fleets to implement. Project lead.

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