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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated. —Steve Christensen, Executive Director of RBC.

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Clean Energy Fuels delivered 143M gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas in 2019, up 30% year-on-year

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Clean Energy’s 2019 Redeem totals were bolstered by a seven-year contract with UPS for 170 million gallons to fuel their large fleet of natural gas heavy-duty trucks around the country, the largest purchase of RNG ever in the US. The contract also includes continued operation and maintenance for the length of the agreement.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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In the “Curve Ahead: The Future of Fleet Electrification” report, industry leaders identify the main motivations and barriers to electrification, as well as strategies to move the commercial electric vehicle market from niche to mainstream. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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DOE issues RFI in support of medium- and heavy-duty truck research and development

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is announcing a request for information (RFI) from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to medium- and heavy-duty freight trucking. ( DE-FOA-0002372 ). Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Trucks.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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According to GreenBiz , the share of electric fleet vehicles is projected to grow from less than 1 percent to 12 percent by 2030, thanks to lower battery costs, industry partnerships and government incentives. Lower fuel and maintenance costs compared to diesel or natural gas vehicles. Want to learn more?

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Alstom and MOL to explore use of hydrogen technologies for rail transport in Hungary

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Alstom’s hydrogen technology has also been purchased by SNCF (France) and FNM (Italy). Our ambition is to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen in the rail industry and to develop innovative solutions in the context of the greening of heavy mobility, including regional trains, shunting locomotives and freight locomotives.

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Porsche and UP.Labs to build startups tailored for Porsche’s business

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For example, these could involve predictive maintenance, supply chain transparency or digital retail. The startups will be minority owned by Porsche, with the option to purchase them entirely after three years. Through UP.Labs, Porsche secures access to international talents and their know-how.

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