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City of Ann Arbor Receives Four Hydraulic Hybrid Recycling Trucks; 30% Reduction in Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The four trucks, based on the Peterbilt Model 320 Hybrid with Labrie body, will operate in daily curbside recycling duty and are expected to provide up to 30% improvements in fuel economy and emissions and significant reductions maintenance costs. Testing has shown a significant improvement in maintenance costs.

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UPS to invest $130M in > 700 natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; > $1B invested in alt fuels since 2008

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We strongly believe further investment in our natural gas fleet is a key element to help us achieve our long-term goals for reducing our CO 2 emissions. Carlton Rose, president, global fleet maintenance and engineering for UPS. RNG yields up to a 90% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional diesel.

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Clean Energy wins $10M, multi-year transit deal with New Jersey Transit

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The procurement includes rebuilding a large compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station, as well as additional garage modifications and the repair and maintenance of facilities through 2020. Clean Energy extended its maintenance contract with Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz Metro) for an additional 5 years.

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BrightDrop Zevo electric vans rolling out in Ryder fleets

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Electrifying commercial fleets can reduce operating emissions without sacrificing range, safety, or performance,” said Steve Hornyak, chief commercial officer for BrightDrop. “By Ryder planned to include the BrightDrop electric vans in its lease and rental fleet.

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GE unveils prototype for first Tier 4 heavy-haul locomotive

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GE Transportation unveiled the prototype for its next Evolution Series Locomotive that will decrease constituent emissions by more than 70%. Effective in 2015, Tier 4 standards will require manufacturers of locomotive diesel engines to lower particulate emissions 70% and NO x 76%, compared to engines first introduced in 2005.