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14 US fleets launch ACT Fleet Forum; best practices on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies

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Fourteen leading US fleets announced the formation of the ACT Fleet Forum , an educational initiative to share best practices between participating fleets, as well as top technology providers and fuel suppliers on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies. C&S Wholesale Grocers. EVO Transportation & Energy.

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Vienna transit operator orders 60 Mercedes-Benz e-Citaro electric buses

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A photovoltaic system on the roof will supply electricity and the waste heat from the chargers will be used to heat the workshop building. The bus workshop in Vienna’s Spetterbrücke will also be equipped with charging infrastructure, and three rapid charging stations will be constructed along the routes.

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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The plan was issued by the four associations representing the full automotive supply chain: from equipment and tire suppliers, to vehicle manufacturers, to dealers and workshops (ACEA, CECRA, CLEPA and ETRMA). Reopen dealerships and motor vehicle workshops as soon as possible. Reinforce national renewal schemes with direct EU funding.

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California Energy Commission to Hold Public Workshop on $46M+ in Grants for Biomethane, Medium-and Heavy-Duty Advanced Vehicle Technology, and Alt and Renewable Fuel Infrastructure

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The California Energy Commission staff will conduct a public workshop on 15 December to discuss three grant solicitations to be funded by the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Program (Program). Alternative and Renewable Fuel Infrastructure. A minimum of $46 million will be available from the three solicitations.

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California Energy Commission publishes investment plan for alt and renewable fuel and vehicle technology, 2014-2015

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2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program”. While many private fleets are able to incorporate natural gas fueling infrastructure into the overall costs of their transition to natural gas, some entities cannot. Biomass Electric (Battery) Fleets Fuels Hydrogen Plug-ins Policy'

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California ARB releases draft summary of proposed Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation for comment

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Staff will be discussing this concept at a public workshop being held today. Key elements of the proposal include the following: Transit agencies develop individual plans to transition to a zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet by 2040. Purchase of renewable fuels when diesel or natural gas contracts are renewed.

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Cal Energy Commission to award ~$1.2M for center for alt fuels and advanced vehicle technologies

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The California Energy Commission Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) is making up to $1,194,659 in grant funds available to develop a new center or expand an existing center for alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in Central California. ( PON-14-606 ).