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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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Since vehicles represent approximately 35 percent of UPS’s carbon footprint, a cornerstone of the company’s environmental strategy is to support the development and use of lower-emission alternative fuels. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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The enhanced D13 Turbo Compound (D13TC) engine from Volvo Trucks is now standard on all Volvo VNL models, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reducing overall cost of ownership. The new Turbo Compound engine improves emissions, reducing the overall carbon dioxide footprint while still maintaining high average transport speeds.

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Volvo Trucks enters LNG truck segment in India, fuel technology ‘first step’ towards its 2040 carbon neutrality target – ET Auto

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Volvo claims the LNG truck emits 20% less CO2 compared to equivalent diesel-run trucks, and there’s no CO2 emission if BioLNG is used to power the trucks. The inherent advantages of LNG technology, and a favourable price difference of 10% in fuel cost compared to diesel in India, are being pitched to attract customers.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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Accelerate development and deployment of new transportation system technologies to diversify fuel sources, increase efficiency and reduce emissions. DOE will partner with industry to discover and promote advanced sustainable transportation technologies. Contribute to international efforts to address global climate change.

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UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

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In contrast, by encouraging a large increase in trip sharing, transit use, and active transport through policies that support compact, mixed use development, cities worldwide could save an estimated $5 trillion annually by 2050 while improving livability and increasing the likelihood of meeting climate change targets. —Fulton et al.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are expected to play an important role in reducing California''s greenhouse gas emissions, and in advancing the Governor''s Zero Emission Vehicles Action Plan goals of establishing enough infrastructure to support 1 million ZEV vehicles by 2020, with a goal of having 1.5 Earlier post.).

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Bill Ford outlines “Blueprint for Mobility”, calls for automotive and telecommunications industries to collaborate to address coming personal mobility crisis

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Ford envisions a future of intelligent vehicles and a smart transportation system that will tie all modes of travel into a single network and payment system. Public and personal transportation will be fully integrated to save time, conserve resources and lower emissions. Mid-Term (2017 – 2025). Click to enlarge.

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