Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The program allows qualified fleet owners the opportunity to try out the latest in heavy-duty natural gas truck technology by test-driving a 12L near-zero truck. This “try before you buy” program provides fleet owners with the opportunity to haul loads with the new truck for up to two weeks. Like Cummins Westport’s new L9N and B6.7N

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2018

Big Blue Bus (BBB), a bus operator serving Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area, will invest $18.3 We are making a significant investment to modernize one quarter of our fleet with new and exciting technology that will deliver a safer, more comfortable travel experience for customers and operators. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Los Angeles Unified School District ordered 180 electric school buses, adding to the 26 Blue Bird electric school buses it already has in its fleet. Blue Bird will add 30 Vision and 150 All American (pictured above) electric buses to Los Angeles’ school bus fleet.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. —Michael D. Antonovich, LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2016

A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. —Bishop et al. In their study, Bishop et al.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

The Overseas Highway offers a 113-mile route from the southern tip of Florida through the Florida Keys to Key West. California’s State Route 1 that starts an hour south of Los Angeles (where it is known as the Pacific Coast Highway) and ends in Leggett, three hours north of San Francisco. It can also be taken in shorter chunks.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Proterra’s E2 series 35-foot electric buses feature a 440 kWh battery pack to deliver an estimated range of 251 miles. Scheduled to be placed in service in late 2018, the buses will be designed and built in California at Proterra’s Los Angeles County manufacturing facility. 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. miles per hour of charging. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

kWh per mile on the service route, which equated to 17.48 miles per diesel gallon equivalent (DGE). miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE), which equates to 4.51 miles per DGE. The overall bus MBRC for the BEB fleet was more than 9,000. kWh per mile over 399,663 miles of use. Background.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has taken delivery of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a step in the airport’s transition to a fully electric fleet. This also is the first zero-emission Class 8 tractor in the City of Los Angeles municipal fleet.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation. FY2017 Low-No projects.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 28, 2022

RANGE: 301 miles. RANGE: up to 280 miles. RANGE: 250 miles. The Subaru Solterra, which was introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show, provided a similar ride as the BZ4X, with pickup that was quick and smooth, yet not quite as exhilarating as the other EVs that we tested. RANGE: 228 miles. RANGE: 471 miles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2016

The engine will be used to power a New Flyer Xcelsior XN40 bus for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro). LA Metro operates the largest natural gas engine transit vehicle fleet in North America.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

However, California is lagging behind when it comes to ensuring its charging infrastructure keeps up with the growth of its electric vehicle fleet, the report finds. The average Californian drives 14,435 miles every year. In 2017, Tesla Model S had the farthest EPA-rated range for an all-electric vehicle, at 315 miles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

NREL’s Fleet Test and Evaluation Team recently completed a year-long technology evaluation of gasoline hybrid electric (gHEV) FedEx Express delivery trucks compared with conventional diesel vehicles. FedEx Express has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

After driving the 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD for about 40 miles, she emphatically said this is the car she wants. This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

We’ve Entered the Age of Shared Mobility This article may contain affiliate links Car sharing has changed dramatically since C lean Fleet Report first reported on it almost two decades ago. Zipcar Zipcar bills itself as the world’s largest car sharing service. In the U.S. as well as 600 universities throughout the country.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The all-electric CODA Sedan is capable of up to 120 miles of all-season range based on US06 (aggressive driving/high speed test) and LA4/UDDS (city driving) EPA tests. CODA expect that fleet sales may comprise approximately 40% of total sales. Charging for a 40-mile commute can take as little as 2 hours. Powered by a 33.8

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2022

The plan will see the first Volta Zero vehicles operating on Los Angeles’ streets by the end of next year. As a vehicle specifically designed for urban logistics, the Class 7 Volta Zero will offer a modular battery configuration to deliver a range of 95 - 125 miles—more than enough for downtown distribution routes.

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Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

I think we have 22 or 24 buses in the San Diego area, and we have another deployment underway in the Los Angeles Unified School District, where we are initially deploying 24 as well. Charged : Does Nuvve provide just V2G implementation, or do you also offer a comprehensive fleet charging-as-a-service solution?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has ordered 130 BYD battery-electric K7M buses, the largest single order of battery-electric buses to date in the United States. The City of Los Angeles has set a goal of converting every city vehicle to zero-emission technology by 2050. to 3 hours.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Motiv Power Systems is deploying two battery-electric refuse trucks to the City of Los Angeles. in Los Angeles and are projected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2018. in Los Angeles and are projected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2018. The trucks will be built by Amrep, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

All 85 buses will have a range of more than 160 miles on a single battery charge. AVTA is also installing a wireless charging system to extend the fleet’s range to ensure the electric buses will be able to serve the agency’s longest rural routes. AVTA is anticipating a cost savings as a result of electrifying its fleet.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

The exterior, interior comfort, driver safety systems and the ability to go up-to 400 miles on a tank of hydrogen has made a huge difference from the first generation Mirai. See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story. With a 400-mile driving range, this would be about $.50 50 per mile just for fuel.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Canoo, a Los Angeles-based company creating electric vehicles (EV) for subscription only, unveiled its first model, simply called canoo. The subscription may include services such as registration, maintenance, insurance management and charging—all from a single app.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. Click to enlarge. HYUNDAI TUCSON FUEL CELL.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

kilograms of compressed hydrogen gas Fuel Economy: maximum MPGe estimates Limited: 67 city/64/highway/65 combined XLE: 76 city/71 highway/74 combined Driving Range: Limited: 357 miles XLE: 402 miles. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Mirai 232 miles through Southern California. Basic – Three years/36,000 miles.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 19, 2023

Charging-as-a-service is a popular option for fleet operators who want to focus on their core businesses and let experts handle the charging infrastructure. Zeem’s fleet-as-a-service model adds vehicle leasing and ancillary services to the equation. How many vehicles in your fleet? Do you run 150 miles, 200 miles or less?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Under the “Ioniq Unlimited” electric vehicle subscription-based ownership experience, IONIQ Electric shoppers will be able to select one fixed payment that includes unlimited mileage, electric charging costs, scheduled maintenance, wear items and all typical purchase fees such as registration.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 29, 2022

In addition, electric cars have far fewer moving parts than gasoline cars, so there is less maintenance and repair cost. The average electric car can travel between 100 and 300 miles on a single charge. The post Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Better performance.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2011

The facility will provide hydrogen for the Toyota fuel cell hybrid demonstration program vehicles as well as other manufacturers’ fuel cell vehicle fleets in the Los Angeles area. As station owner/operator, Shell works directly with Air Products who provides onsite equipment and station maintenance.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The Xcelsior CHARGE extended range configurations allow for up to 600 kWh battery capacity, delivering realistic transit ranges of more than 200 miles on a single charge based on Federal Transit Administration test protocol. Earlier post.). LA Metro contracts for 100 Xcelsior 60' buses. In 2017, it committed to all electric buses by 2030.

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Charged EVs

MAY 31, 2022

Electrifying commercial vehicles is a critical part of reducing emissions, so it’s frustrating that the pace of fleet electrification has been so slow. Viable commercial EVs have been around for years, but fleet operators insisted on conducting years-long pilots to prove their reliability. Salim: Absolutely.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

Per BMW’s press release the MINI E will be motivated by a 150kW electric drive system with a range of 150 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph. We’ll know soon enough when we get the opportunity to see the debut of the all electric plug-in MINI E in November 2008 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Teslarati

APRIL 24, 2024

So we now have over 300 billion miles that have been driven with FSD v12. There’ll be some number of cars… and then it’ll be a bunch of cars where they’re owned by the end user, and the user can add or subtract the car to the fleet whenever they want. And that percentage is increasing with each passing week.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Establishing dealer network.

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