Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2021

There has been a lot of past research on the cost of vehicles and the cost of fuel, but these other operating costs haven’t been studied in quite the same detail before. There were gaps in the data, especially with respect to alternative fuel powertrains—electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2023

TerraStar Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT) to license EFT’s Fischer-Tropsch (FT) and Maxx Jet/Maxx Diesel proprietary technology ( earlier post ) to build a fleet of FLEX plants—small-scale, modular renewable diesel facilities.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2023

Separately, Italian railway operators Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti (ARST) and Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) awarded Stadler two framework agreements for the supply and maintenance of 10 hydrogen trains for ARST in Sardinia and 15 similar vehicles for FdC in Calabria.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. Lightning eMotors Credit and Ford Motor Credit financing is available along with electric vehicle vouchers and incentives, which are accessible in many states.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2023

ClearFlame Engine Technologies has raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring to market innovative solutions that power heavy-duty engines with clean, renewable fuels and create a viable business solution to reduce carbon and soot.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2019

Michelin and Faurecia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a joint venture bringing together all of Michelin’s fuel-cell-related activities—including its subsidiary Symbio—with those of Faurecia. This will enable the joint venture to immediately offer a unique range of hydrogen fuel cell systems for all use cases.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

PEM electrolyzer company Ohmium International closed a $45-million Series B financing round. The world is rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy, and recent events have only accelerated that move. We can no longer tie our economies to unreliable fossil fuels.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Iveco Group comprises eight unique brands. The product range includes Light, Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (IVECO), Powertrain (FPT Industrial), Buses (Heuliez, IVECO Bus), Financial Services (Iveco Capital), and Specialty Vehicles (IDV, ASTRA and Magirus).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Lightning Energy offers a full suite of charging solutions for fleets, including hardware, installation services, back-end management software, financing options and ongoing support. ABB partners with vehicle OEMs, charging networks, fleet operators, and power utilities to accelerate deployment of EVs across all modes of transportation.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2021

Existing investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Summa Equity, Shell Ventures, and SYSTEMIQ also participated in the financing. ZeroAvia offers hydrogen-fueled powertrain technology to replace conventional engines in commercial aircraft. The program kick-off is supported by a new raise of $24.3

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition, the company estimates farms can save 55-75% on fuel costs by going electric, and up to 90% by supplying stored power to irrigation pumps and to the grid. Gridtractor will help farmers integrate electric charging and vehicle to grid (V2G) into their operations to strengthen the power grid with its smart energy platform.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Seeking to expand California’s public hydrogen refueling station network as a means to support the wider introduction of fuel-cell vehicles, Honda will provide $13.8 million in financial assistance to FirstElement Fuel to build additional hydrogen refueling stations around the state. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2021

As trucks have a lifespan of at least ten years, all trucks manufactured by 2040 must run without fossil fuels. Battery-electric and fuel cell electric power will be crucial to achieve this major transformation towards carbon-free transport. To help meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to less than 1.5

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Not only do you need to invest in qualified drivers and vehicles, but you also need to maintain the vehicles and pay for fuel. Managing business vehicle expenses starts with fuel Control Fuel Costs Fuel costs are forever increasing, meaning your business is spending more and more money on fueling its fleet.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Under the agreement, AMP-Trillium, the joint venture between AMP Americas and Trillium CNG, will build seven public fueling stations between August 2013 and early 2014 and lease new CNG trucks that will travel more than 13.2 AMP operates the largest US renewable natural-gas plant that produces fuel from cow manure.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2020

Additionally, as a regulated fuel supply entity with CARB, AMPLY supported Tri Delta Transit in monetizing its low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) credits. This service can also provide debt financing or secure grant funding to reduce capital expenditures and implement resiliency plans as needed.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2023

The Nigerian government planned to construct smaller modular refineries, but the lack of financing caused delays and the current status of those refineries is unclear. The Dangote Refinery, which suffered multiple delays, was scheduled to be commissioned by the end of 2022.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Ideanomics’ Mobile Energy Group (MEG) is expanding its activities with heavy-duty electric trucks as part of an ongoing effort to identify commercial vehicle activities where significant pollution reduction can be achieved by eliminating fossil fuels.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

Startup US Fuel Corporation (USF), which plans to design, build, own and operate scalable facilities near coal mine sites to convert coal into synthetic fuels, will acquire coal-to-diesel intellectual property (IP) that USF co-developed with an executive team consisting of Paul Adams and Steve Luck. Andrew Halarewicz, Sr.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2021

The zero-emission commitment from the school significantly lowers operating and fuel costs for the district to 50% of what it paid previously when charging its electric buses, as well as reducing the exposure of students and the local community to diesel particulate pollution.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

SB 210 by Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino) requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop and implement a Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Program for non-gasoline, heavy-duty trucks—the first ‘smog check’ program of its kind in the nation. Truck emissions.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

It is half the cost of buying a new electric bus, and with leasing and financing options available, many Transit fleets will find that the Lightning Transit Bus Repower is cash-neutral—meaning the monthly finance payments are the same price as the fuel and maintenance savings. —Tim Reeser, Lightning Systems CEO.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2012

million this year to demonstrate and to deploy fuel-cell-electric baggage tow tractors (BTT) at major US commercial airports. After DOE catalyzed these early fuel cell applications, private financing has been used to deploy thousands of forklifts and back-up power devices, the department noted.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

This increment in sticker prices has a direct bearing on finance costs, reflected in an average annual finance charge of $1,253, signifying a staggering 90 percent surge compared to the prior year. Separate Negotiations: Distinguish negotiations for the car's cost, finance rate, and trade-in value to make informed decisions.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

China’s status as a battery gatekeeper—along with its stationary storage capabilities in power grids and its emergence as the “factory to the world” on energy, non-fuel minerals and other key commodities—presents major challenges according to Foss. Source: CES worldwide minerals trade visualization, [link] trade-dashboard.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2024

This will lead to questions of fuel efficiency, cargo volume and maneuverability. While these might carry a higher initial cost, they often offset this with lower maintenance and fuel costs, as well as tax benefits and grants available in some regions.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2015

This year has brought a significant shift in the generating cost comparison between renewable energy and fossil fuels, according to detailed analysis by technology and region, published this week by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Making the right choice could have lasting effects on your daily routine, finances and overall quality of life, whether you’re new to car buying or an experienced veteran. On the other hand, used cars offer more budget-friendly entry points, but they may require more maintenance.

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Plug in America

JULY 12, 2023

They found all six EVs offer savings in the very first year of ownership when financed. EVs Can Save Up To $12,000 Over Their Lifetime The study considers various factors such as fuel costs, maintenance and repair expenses, purchase price, federal tax credits, financing options, and resale value.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2013

The Franche-Comté region and La Poste (the French postal service) are testing hydrogen fuel cell range extender kits from Symbio FCell in three Renault Kangoo Z.E. with fuel cell range extenders ( HyKangoos ) will be deployed in the first quarter of 2014 on mail delivery platforms. Average fuel consumption at full power is 0.3

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In an indication of the disparate income effects of the ongoing reopening/shutdown cycle in the state, sales of the higher cost alternative fuel vehicles held up better as higher wage workers have been more able to retain their jobs and incomes through telecommuting, according to the California Center for Jobs & The Economy. Source: CNCDA.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 19, 2023

Regular Maintenance/Oil Changes Oil is critical for all cars with engines Regular maintenance is essential for prolonging the life of your car and preserving its optimal performance. Tire Check and Rotation Tires, often overlooked, are extremely important for a car’s safety, performance and fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

ViriCiti will enhance the ChargePoint fleet solution portfolio of hardware, software and services by integrating information sources to optimize electric fleet operations, including battery management, charging station monitoring, OEM-agnostic telematics, vehicle maintenance and vehicle operations data. IMPROVED Corporate Finance B.V.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Last week True Zero, the retail brand of hydrogen stations developed, owned, and operated by FirstElement Fuel, was selected by the California Energy Commission to build 12 new hydrogen stations in the Commission’s latest round of grant awards to help build out California’s retail hydrogen network.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

This is a landmark step in revitalizing our aging fleet and replacing expensive internal combustion engine vehicles with cutting-edge EV technology, all while reducing our dependence on oil and saving Indianapolis taxpayers thousands in fuel costs each year.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. Bay Area Air Quality.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Any big investments your business makes should be done carefully and with forward planning with regard to finances. Fleet Maintenance is Key. Once you have your vehicles in place, another thing you’ll need to think about is fleet maintenance. Check Fuel Efficiency. Another thing you’ll need to focus on is fuel efficiency.

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