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California Energy Commission awards nearly $5M to encourage natural gas-powered buses and trucks

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The California Energy Commission approved funding of $4,963,000 to help bring natural gas-powered shuttle buses and large trucks to California’s highways. The natural gas-powered vans will be in the 14,001 to 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight range. Capacity of Texas, Inc. The vehicles are built by Mack Truck.

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Successful consumer trial of Soladiesel algae-based biodiesel at Propel Fuels locations

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announced that sales and survey results from a 30-day retail pilot program show consumers prefer the environmental benefits of algae-derived biodiesel compared to conventional fuels; would purchase more of it if it was widely available; and would even pay a premium for it. Solazyme, Inc.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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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. AC Transit, California (Hayward, headquarters in Oakland): $6,400,000.

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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

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The zero-emission bus purchase was supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No- Emission funding. The study found the two greatest opportunities to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions existed in ridership increases and reduction of fleet vehicle emissions. LTD has a longstanding commitment to sustainability.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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If used in a motorcycle, the resulting powertrain will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 72% and save 70 gallons of petroleum each year. Each battery pack that goes into a light-duty electric vehicle is expected to reduce petroleum use by 575 gallons per year and reduce the resulting greenhouse gas emissions by 72 percent.

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ATT Rolls Out its 1,000th Alternative Fuel Corporate Fleet Vehicle

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The 10-year initiative includes an expected $350 million to purchase approximately 8,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles over a five-year period, including the 1,000th alternative-fuel vehicle, a CNG van deployed in Oakland, California. AT&T currently operates a fleet of more than 77,000 vehicles.

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California Energy Commission approves $46.6M for hydrogen refueling and $2.8M for EV charging projects

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Linde LLC was awarded $4,250,000 to install two hydrogen refueling stations located in San Ramon and Oakland. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project is designed to promote the purchase of battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. ITM Power Inc. Ontario CNG Station Inc.

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