Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

UPS announced an agreement with Big Ox Energy (a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Energy Capital LLC) to purchase 10 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) per year. Use of RNG yields up to a 90% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional diesel. and Doraville, Ga.

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Renewable Gas Purchase Alternative Fuels 150

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MAY 13, 2019

has reached agreement with trucking firms to lease or purchase more than 250 new heavy-duty trucks, fueled by its Redeem RNG (renewable natural gas). In addition, truck fleets financed or purchased through Zero Now will be able to purchase Redeem fuel with a fixed discount to diesel at a significant spread.

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Clean Cleaning Renewable Gas 191

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Waste and recycling company Republic Services, Inc. earlier post ) has deployed 53 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste and recycling trucks to serve customers throughout the Charleston, SC, metro area. The new CNG fleet will replace older diesel powered trucks.

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Waste Fleet 2013 Gas 218

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MARCH 10, 2023

This includes a plan to purchase more than 3,500 fully electric last-mile delivery vehicles and the electrification of more than 60 terminals across Canada. Purolator expects to add more than 100 all-electric vehicles to its fleet this year and an additional 150 in 2024.

Canada 195

Canada Vehicles Fleet Alternative Fuels 195

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

has brought 67 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste and recycling trucks to serve customers throughout southern New Jersey and in Philadelphia. The new CNG fleet will replace older diesel-powered trucks. Three out of every four trucks in our local fleet will be powered by natural gas by the end of this calendar year.

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Philadelphia Waste Ozone New Jersey 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

UPS has expanded its agreement with Clean Energy Fuels to use up to 500,000 gallon equivalents of renewable liquefied natural gas (RLNG) annually in Texas. UPS stations in Houston and Mesquite will dispense the RLNG to a fleet of about 140 UPS tractors. of total gas and diesel purchased was displaced by using these alternative fuels.

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Renewable Gas Texas Alternative Fuels 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The first phase of the project, which has been completed, delivers renewable compressed natural gas (CNG) through six new dispensers. Clean Energy announced last week that trucking fleets that operate in the ports are taking delivery of additional clean heavy-duty trucks. The KCATA has a total of 128 CNG buses in its fleet.

Renewable 150

Renewable Gas Kansas City Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2015

UPS will supply its fleet in Memphis, Tenn., with an estimated 15 million diesel gallon gas equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG)—biomethane—as part of a multi-year agreement with Memphis Light, Gas and Water and Atmos Energy Marketing, LLC. and Jackson, Miss., In 2014, 5.4%

Memphis 150

Memphis Alternative Fuels Fleet Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 4, 2016

It therefore offers fleet operators the chance to significantly reduce running costs and emissions. CNG Fuels is the UK’s leading supplier of CNG (compressed natural gas) fuel, and it is now sourcing its entire supply from biomethane. gallon US) for diesel—and prices are even lower for bulk purchases. liter, or $2.35/gallon

Renewable 150

Renewable Fleet Fuel Gas-Electric 150

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MARCH 16, 2017

UPS plans to build an additional six compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 390 new CNG tractors and terminal trucks and 50 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. million gallons of renewable natural gas. Orlando, Fla.; Salina, Kan.; Louisville, Ky.;

Gas 150

Gas West Virginia Alternative Fuels Vehicles 150

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MAY 5, 2015

UPS has entered into an agreement to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) for its delivery vehicle fleet from Clean Energy Fuels Corp. RNG (biomethane) can be derived from many abundant and renewable sources, including decomposing organic waste in landfills, wastewater treatment and agriculture.

Clean 150

Clean Cleaning Renewable Gas 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2013

EnerG2 , a manufacturer of advanced carbon materials for next-generation energy storage (generally for batteries and ultracapacitors), has leveraged its polymer chemistry technologies to develop materials for adsorbed natural gas (ANG) applications. In addition, they require less energy to compress the gas. Earlier post.).

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Gas Carbon Polymer 2012 271

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 18, 2023

When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler? Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an electric vehicle (EV)? greenhouse gas emissions, making the switch to EVs a welcome change for environmental advocates. — S.H.,

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Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric Renewable 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2017

BP will acquire the upstream portion of Clean Energy’s renewable natural gas business and sign a long-term supply contract with Clean Energy to support the firm’s continuing downstream renewable natural gas business. Renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel—biomethane—is produced entirely from organic waste.

Clean 150

Clean Cleaning Renewable Gas 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2014

The Lancaster County (Pennsylvania) Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) held a dedication and grand opening of its $4.8-million million compressed natural gas (CNG) project. LCSWMA purchased the fleet in 2013 and transitioned them into operation last month. million total.

Pennsylvania 218

Pennsylvania Peterbilt Waste Fleet 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2013

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted for public comment three new Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) pathway applications for landfill gas to compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Clean Energy has applied for three landfill-gas-to-biomethane fuel pathways. Clean Energy.

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California Gas San Diego Pennsylvania 239

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The Audi Internal Carbon Price program is a self-imposed fee proportional to the amount of CO 2 and other greenhouse gas emissions that result from US operations, such as: Business travel. Fuel consumed by Audi of America fleet vehicles. Waste generation. Purchased goods and services. Employee commuting.

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Audi International America Carbon 170

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APRIL 6, 2011

US Foodservice, one of the US’ leading foodservice distributors, has purchased the assets of WVO Industries of Bluffton, SC. US Foodservice has been the exclusive collection agent for WVO since 2009, providing it with waste cooking oil from restaurant deep fryers. Outbound food never comes in contact with inbound waste vegetable oil.

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Fleet Companies Waste Oil 199

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

The Executive Order requires federal agencies to set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2020 within 90 days. The new Executive Order makes reducing greenhouse gas emissions a priority for the federal government, which occupies nearly 500,000 buildings, operates more than 600,000 vehicles, employs more than 1.8

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Obama 2020 Fleet Waste 220

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

The bulk of the funding is flowing to natural gas projects, with additional funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and a biodiesel project. The grants, funded by a portion of the state’s annual utilities gross receipts tax, are intended to encourage new markets for alternative fuels, fleets and technologies across Pennsylvania.

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Alternative Fuels Pennsylvania Gas Grant 199

Get Electric Vehicle

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Is it time to explore EVs for your fleet, is there enough signals suggesting EVs are the preferred means of transportation in the not-too-distant future? But is it feasible to add EVs to your fleet? You can save money on fuel by switching to an electric fleet and installing commercial charging stations on-site.

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Fleet Gasoline-Electric Maintenance Oil 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Digging Deep To Help the Environment Electrification is a conversation common among consumers who feel a responsibility to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions through car purchase choices. Adopting EVs promotes cleaner air, less waste and makes green energy commonplace.

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Supplies Maintenance Fleet Gas-Electric 72

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 27, 2023

According to the Environmental Protection Agenc y (EPA), the transportation industry is responsible for 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. customer sentiment survey found that 60-70% of customers are more likely to purchase from businesses that support sustainable packaging and shipping. A McKinsey & Company U.S.

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Transportation Green Waste Fleet 61

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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Emissions Engine Diesel Miles 370

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. —“Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy-Duty Vehicles”. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

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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. Project lead.

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Clean Cleaning Alternative Fuels Fuel 308

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Forge’s technology heats waste lipids such as cooking oil, animal renderings and crop seed oil with water at a high temperature, creating fatty acids and glycerol. Forge’s LTH technology reduces green house gas emissions by over 70% compared to petroleum-based fuels.

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Canada Universal Oil Fuel 249

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

President Obama today signed a wide-ranging executive order mandating cuts in greenhouse gas emissions for Federal agencies. Through more efficient Federal operations, agency direct greenhouse gas emissions can be cut by at least 40% over the next decade, the order suggests.

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Obama PHEV Fleet Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

BYD delivered the first all-electric automated side loader refuse truck to the City of Palo Alto and GreenWaste, the city’s waste hauler service. BYD wants to electrify everything in transportation, and we see great potential for turning over diesel or natural gas refuse truck fleets to zero emission, battery-electric trucks.

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BYD All-Electric Neighborhood Electric 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. This purchase marks Proterra’s first airport electric bus deployment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC).

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BYD 2018 International San Francisco 150

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

The projects include those addressing biofuels, natural gas, and technology for hybrid and electric plug-in vehicles. —$750,000—to purchase 29 compressed natural gas ( CNG ) and electric/plug-in vehicles , and to install 10 public electric vehicle charging stations—the first of their kind in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia Fuel Purchase 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting standard FedEx delivery trucks to hybrid-electric systems. The addition of the 92 trucks increases the FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles by more than 50%, from 172 to 264. FedEx Corp. The hybrid conversions were produced in Charlotte, N.C.

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Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton 170

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MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. Natural Gas.

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Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy 210

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AUGUST 26, 2015

will construct new compressed natural gas (CNG) stations for Arlington Transit (ART) in Arlington County, Virginia; Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) in Long Island, NY; and North Kansas City (MO) School District, which is set to become the largest school district in the US to transition its school bus fleet to CNG. Schlosser Co.

Clean 150

Clean Cleaning Kansas City Energy 150

Driivz

JULY 2, 2023

Electrification of medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles is an important component of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigating climate change. MHDs are typically managed at fleets, although fleet sizes can range from 10 to 1,000 to 10,000 to 100,000 vehicles. million fleet vehicles in the U.S. and Europe.

Vehicles 52

Vehicles Fleet Grid Charging 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2015

Neste, Renewable Energy Group (REG) and Solazyme will supply renewable diesel to UPS to help facilitate the company’s shift to move more than 12% of its purchased ground fuel from conventional diesel and gasoline fuel to alternative fuels by the end of 2017. In 2014, we achieved a 14.1%

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Renewable Diesel Alternative Fuels Louisiana 150