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Neste, NuStar expand renewable fuel hub in Northern California

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This is enough fuel to power nearly 12,000 Class 8 trucks for one year, delivering the same climate benefits as building nearly 430 wind turbines or planting more than 2.4 These are essential vehicles to California’s economy and Californian's quality of life, yet are hard to electrify. million trees.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. By replacing aging fleet vehicles with Proterra electric buses, the City of Fairfield will improve both route efficiency and air quality. Alabama A&M University.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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To measure freight efficiency, DTNA ran vehicle testing on highway routes in Oregon and Texas; one city route in Portland, Ore.; This reduces friction, and increases efficiency and fuel economy. The basic shape originated as a 3D computer model, which was carefully honed by aerodynamicists using digital wind. Aerodynamics.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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CATS’ fleet and financial plans call for the replacement 1998, 1999 and 2007 year diesel buses with new diesel buses in fiscal year 2012. Lane Transit District, Oregon: $3,000,000. CNG-Hybrid Buses: Purchase CNG-Hybrid buses to replace Ford Diesel vehicles in the ART fleet. North County Transit District, California: $2,000,000.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

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The EPA has rated fuel economy at 22 mpg city/26 highway/24 combined. The Outback Wilderness is pleasantly smooth and easy to drive on the open highway, with acceptable wind and road noise. Clean Fleet Report was only able to take the Outback Wilderness on some less-than-challenging off-roading, which was a shame.

MPG 88
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Flash Drive: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

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In this Flash Drive review, Clean Fleet Report will only begin to touch on the capabilities and features of the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness. The EPA has rated fuel economy for the 2022 Forester Wilderness at 25 mpg city/28 highway/26 combined, just missing the coveted AWD 30 MPG Club. Propulsion. Driving Experience: Off Road.

MPG 69
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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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A key goal for development of the Prius Plug-in was to deliver the optimal balance of performance, range, economy, packaging and affordable price. Significantly, the biggest change in packaging from the Prius Plug-in Hybrid test-fleet model is the smaller, more efficient battery pack in the production model.

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