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AC Transit’s fuel cell bus breaks 25,000 hour operating record; demonstrating potential to meet diesel life cycle expectancy

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AC Transit says that with each accomplishment, it has advanced alternative fuel vehicles by both proving the durability of hydrogen fuel cell in daily revenue service and remaining at least one year ahead of federal recommendations. The fuel cell manufacturer expected the onboard power plant to operate just 4,000 hours.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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Slip Resistant Flooring: Buses will also feature durable and slip resistant flooring that allows for increased safety and easy maintenance. In 2017, Gillig and Cummins announced a collaboration on electrified powertrains. The average age of BBB’s current fleet is less than 7 years old, outpacing an industry best practice of 8.5

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CaFCP report concludes California needs 68 hydrogen fueling stations by end of 2015 to support first commercial wave of fuel cell vehicles

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The total cost to expand to 68 stations, and provide operations and maintenance support until the stations become profitable is estimated at $65 million. With an estimated 53,000 vehicles on the road in the 2017 timeframe, more than 100 stations would be necessary to ensure the network has enough capacity for these additional vehicles.

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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Q: What is your view on the readiness of the component industry for the shift towards adoption of multiple fuel technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024? The Indian auto component industry is actively embracing the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) and other alternative fuel technologies.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. Maintenance – Three years for three, no-cost oil changes and tire rotations. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade.

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EV Charging Basics for Property Developers

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Offering state-of-the-art amenities to tenants and home buyers will also make the property more competitive by delivering a higher and more environment-friendly standard of living. The tax credit is retroactive and can be applied to installations made as early as 2017. Department of Energy - Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

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In a letter jointly penned by the consumer lobby BEUC and the Transport & Environment caucus, the ACEA said that while tougher emissions standards and tax subsidies for EVs were a step in the right direction, the transition to full adoption of EVs is being held back by the current lack of public charging stations.