Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

announced an increased demand for renewable natural gas (RNG) from the refuse sector, particularly in California, where refuse trucks can be fueled by the very solid waste they haul. It is derived from capturing biogenic methane that is naturally sourced by the decomposition of dairy and landfill waste. Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2023

With the Michelin Uptis tire, which eliminates the problems linked to tire pressure and punctures, La Poste can reduce downtime and maintenance operations on its fleet. Michelin’s main target market for the Uptis prototype is light truck fleets intended for professional use, and particularly deliveries.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

For Fleet Owners: Boosts productivity by minimizing vehicle downtime and tire-related maintenance. Environmental Benefits: Significantly cuts down tire waste, reducing environmental waste and harm. Tackling Tire Waste Each year, a substantial portion of tires are discarded due to punctures, pressure loss, and uneven wear.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2012

In a pilot program, Waste Management, Inc. is introducing Rotopress waste collection trailers for the first time in North America. The entire waste load is continuously mixed and compacted during and following collection. This makes the drive smoother and reduces wear on tires.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Part of the airport’s ground fleet has already been powered by alternative energy sources. The fuel had a very good engine start performance in addition to which the vehicles did not need as frequent maintenance work due to less soot and less oil dilution.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2016

The trucks, the first hydraulic hybrids in Peapod’s fleet of approximately 130 vehicles in the Midwest, are expected to reduce fuel consumption, reduce brake maintenance costs and cut emissions significantly in Peapod service neighborhoods. —Claudia Fikert, transportation fleet administrator, Midwest Region, Peapod.

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MARCH 11, 2020

The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed. and Moog Inc.,

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

How To Successfully Manage Business Vehicle Expenses Tools and Tips for Fleet Management This article may contain affiliate links. If you want to manage the cost of your business fleet and keep your expenses as low as possible, here’s how. Most vehicles need servicing and maintenance every few months.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

Lightning Hybrids ( earlier post ) and National Fleet Hybrids have entered a partnership to sell, install and distribute Lightning’s medium-duty hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems. This partnership will provide access to the hydraulic hybrid drive system to fleets in New England and the Mid-Atlantic.

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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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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Working with ride-hailing companies, Total-care Service will enable Toyota to leverage onboard telematics data through a shared information platform and provide services such as fleet management, automotive insurance, and vehicle maintenance packages, aiming to expand the use of ride-hailing vehicles and enhance the driving experience for end users.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The fuel at the two stations will be available in both compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to individual and public fleet vehicles. Clean Energy’s renewable natural gas vehicle fuel is derived from biogenic methane or biogas—methane that is naturally generated by the decomposition of organic waste.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 31, 2023

From maintenance routines to mindful driving habits and simple modifications, we’ll explore practical advice to help you make the most out of your truck while going easier on your wallet and the planet. Keep Your Truck Well-Maintained Consistent maintenance is key to keeping all systems in top shape.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 5, 2023

However, supply chains could make an even more prominent impact by electrifying their fleets of vehicles, which account for more significant environmental degradation. With a fleet of EVs, small businesses will not have to worry about fluctuating gas prices, which makes budgeting easier and provides consistency that was never there before.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

announced new and extended contracts for more than 20 million gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) to accommodate the continued demand across key business segments for the ultra-low carbon fuel produced from organic waste. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. million gallons.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Clean Energy announced last week that trucking fleets that operate in the ports are taking delivery of additional clean heavy-duty trucks. signed a 5-year RNG supply contract for an approximate 3 million gallons of Redeem to reduce fleet emissions in accordance with the City’s sustainability goals. Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 27, 2023

EVs can reduce total costs for fleets Logistics and Supply Chains Logistics and supply chains benefit from eco-friendly transportation policies by implementing reliable fleet management solutions , such as GPS tracking systems, predictive maintenance and driver analysis.

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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 LCSWMA purchased the fleet in 2013 and transitioned them into operation last month. LCSWMA purchased the fleet in 2013 and transitioned them into operation last month. million total.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2021

degrees Celsius compared with pre-industrial levels, Renault Trucks is committed to gradually electrifying its fleet to become carbon-neutral within 30 years. meet the requirements of urban transport, delivery, distribution and waste collection. To help meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to less than 1.5

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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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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. NO x engine will power BBB’s entire fleet. It is derived from biogenic methane or biogas, which is methane that is naturally generated by the decomposition of organic waste.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Route flexibility and ranges of more than 5,000 nautical miles are basic requirements of the world’s maritime fleet. Nevertheless, fuel cells have tremendous advantages due to their high efficiency and low maintenance requirements. The heat required for the reformer can be obtained directly from the waste heat of the fuel cells.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2016

Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) has renewed a three year operations & maintenance contract with Clean Energy representing approximately 3 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) over the three year term of the contract. Clean Energy has supplied the City with LNG for more than a decade.

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Hawaii Clean Cleaning Gas 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

It All Starts with Regular Maintenance and Tuning Taking care of your car is like taking care of yourself—it needs regular TLC to stay healthy and perform at its best. So, at first glance, you might be thinking, “How is maintenance going to make a car more eco-friendly?” There’s already a global waste problem with rubber as it is.

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Green Cars Maintenance Fuel 57

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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

This trial will provide a greater understanding of energy storage that will support Maersk in moving towards further electrification of its fleet and port terminals. This can reduce generator maintenance requirements. Maersk Cape Town includes a waste heat recovery system, which is a special feature of many Maersk container vessels.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

For example, the higher up-front cost of an EV is expected to be offset by reduced operating costs for fueling and maintenance. As Mihelic writes, “This is a bit of a shell game, moving costs around, replacing OpEx with CapEx—with endless nuances, such as adding resources for maintenance, software, inspections, etc.”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Artificial Intelligence-Engine for Optimizing Integrated Service in Mixed Fleet Transit Operations. AOI 13: Alternative Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets. Municipality of Anchorage Department of Solid Waste Services. Pilot Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Deployment for Municipal Solid Waste Collection.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2013

Recent testing commissioned by GE Transportation and overseen by Ricardo found that GE’s Class 70 PowerHaul diesel-electric freight locomotive would save 18% of fuel in comparison with the Class 66 currently representing the majority of the UK’s locomotive fleet. The Class 66 is used for 87% of rail freight movements in the UK.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

“Firstgreen aims to transform the loud, dangerous and dirty diesel-powered skid steer industry with a more environmentally sustainable solution that reduces ownership costs and is easy to integrate into large machinery fleets,” says the company. The machines are also 98% recyclable.” “In

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Green Car Congress

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. Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

NREL started a 12-month in-use technology evaluation comparing in-use fuel economy and maintenance costs of gHEVs and comparative diesel parcel delivery trucks in April 2009. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 26, 2023

Get Regular Tune-Ups for Optimal Performance As a car owner, it’s vital that you remain proactive with vehicle maintenance to keep everything running smoothly. Of course, with most EVs maintenance falls to paying attention to your tires’ and battery’s condition.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

With 12 million passengers annually, SJC currently provides on-site shuttle buses to transport passengers and luggage among the airport’s short- and long-term parking lots, consolidated rental car garage and terminals, with a fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. Funded in part by a $3.8-million

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Driivz

JULY 2, 2023

They weigh more than 10,000 pounds and include tractor-trailers and other freight trucks, school and public transit buses, delivery trucks, utility vehicles (including waste disposal), construction vehicles, and shuttles. MHDs are typically managed at fleets, although fleet sizes can range from 10 to 1,000 to 10,000 to 100,000 vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

It discusses a wide range of SLCP-reducing activities, including: bus and rail-based transport systems, which can reduce black carbon emissions and have strong, local public health co-benefits; solid waste collection and disposal methods that can reduce methane emissions; improved cookstoves and kilns that can reduce black carbon; and.

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