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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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FedEx adds 1,900 new lightweight composite Reach vans to fleet; 35% fuel efficiency improvement

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has added 1,900 lightweight, composite-body Reach vehicles from Spartan Motors , a division of Utilimaster, to its fleet. liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp. The Reach van, with its four-cylinder, 3.0-liter

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New York City Department of Sanitation Testing Four Different Hybrid Trucks

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The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will be testing in daily operation three different types of hybrid refuse collection trucks and a hybrid rack truck. The Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid truck is the first medium-duty hybrid truck to enter service in DSNY’s fleet. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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CTS acquires FST; radio-frequency DPF and GPF sensors for measuring particulate levels reduce frequency and duration of regeneration

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This direct measurement method is superior to existing sensors as it improves the control and diagnostics of after treatment systems, and enables both fuel economy and diagnostic improvements. Diesel trucks, for example, regenerate the filter by using some fuel to heat up the exhaust to high temperatures and burn the soot.

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Study explores long-term trends in motor vehicle emissions in US urban areas; targeting high-emitters

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The Berkeley team took a fuel-based approach to the study—i.e., measuring on-road vehicle activity by fuel consumed rather than distance traveled, and expressing emission factors per unit of fuel burned. Among their findings were that: Despite increases in fuel use of ?10?40%, McDonald, Drew R. Gentner, Allen H.

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Tata Takes On Air

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If the manufacturers have no surprises up their exhaust pipes the car will be practical and reasonably priced. 18% Alternative fuel hybrid. 37% Higher fuel economy. The Air Car uses compressed air to push its engine's pistons. The CityCat model will clock out at 68 mph with a driving range of 125 miles.