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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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New Jersey Program Will Electrify School Buses Across the State

The Truth About Cars

Beyond their generator capabilities, the buses will reduce noise and air pollution that come with diesel models. New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection said it is holding webinars to educate school officials and alleviate confusion around the efforts.

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

Plug in America

We hosted multiple webinars, answered hundreds of questions through our EV Support Program, and created easy-to-understand resources for EV shoppers. The state guaranteed hundreds of millions in funding for the Clean Transportation Program (CTP), the Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), and the Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP).

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

Green Car Congress

In an informational webinar in September, John Farrell, Laboratory Program Manager—Vehicle Technologies, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and part of the Co-Optima leadership team observed that: Put most simply, the Co-Optima goal is to introduce better fuels and better vehicles sooner. How do engine parameters affect efficiency?

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