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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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UPS plans to build an additional five compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add more than 700 new CNG vehicles including 400 semi-tractors and 330 terminal trucks. 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.

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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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The best way for the public and private vehicle fleet owners to rapidly adopt EVs is to train firefighters and emergency responders on how to handle incidents involving battery powered vehicles. First and second responders can go to gmEVFirstResponderTraining.com to learn more about this hands-on training opportunity.

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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. At UPS, we own our fleet and our infrastructure. —Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president global engineering and sustainability. Phoenix, Ariz.;

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Westport LD announces new natural gas system for Ford Super Duty Pickups

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introduced the new WiNG system , an advanced, integrated, bi-fuel system for passenger and commercial vehicles targeting fleet customers. hardened engine platform, can also run on ordinary gasoline. Westport Innovations Inc. The F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks, based on Ford’s new 6.2L

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

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For the purposes of this program, eligible alternative fuel vehicles are limited to those powered by the following: electricity, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, propane (LPG), or a mixture of fuels containing at least 85 percent methanol by volume (M85).