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Veolia Transportation converting 300 of its US taxis to propane autogas; launching Baltimore’s first propane autogas taxi fleet

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The company has also installed an autogas fueling station in Baltimore to serve 50 Checker and Yellow taxis. Veolia Transportation is Baltimore City’s largest operator of taxicab services. Propane autogas is the most widely used alternative fuel in the world. billion passenger trips per year.

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UPS to add 40 series hydraulic hybrid vehicles to its fleet

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UPS is deploying 40 new medium-duty series hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs): 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta. The HHVs in Baltimore will be deployed immediately while the vehicles in Atlanta will be introduced before the end of 2012. UPS currently has one HHV in operation in Laguna Hills, Calif.,

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Wal-Mart Testing Two Different Hybrid Systems and Three Alt Fuels on Class 8 Trucks

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The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. Reclaimed Grease Fuel and Biodiesel. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. This technology could help Wal-Mart increase its fleet efficiency by up to seven percent.

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Event: Charging Infrastructure Summit Tackles Plug-in Issues

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. Discounts Available for 6 th Annual Program The Edison Electric Institute estimates some 9.6 million charge points will be needed in the U.S. by the end of the decade to support an estimated 18.7 million EVs on the road.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona

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Hyundai invited automotive journalists to Baltimore, Maryland, to drive the gasoline versions, which are in dealers now. This Flash Drive is a first look at the gasoline-powered 2024 Kona, with a more detailed review upcoming where we will dive-in deeper to the driving attributes and real-world fuel economy.

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How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

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This is the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. BGE EVsmart Program — Targeting mulitfamily property owners, Baltimore Gas and Electric is offering substantial rebates for those installing Level 2 and fast charging stations. Department of Energy - Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Tax Credit U.S.

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Eaton to supply EV charging stations to federal EV Pilot Program

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The 116 electric plug-in vehicles being deployed in the pilot are expected to annually save almost 29,000 gallons of gas, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 257 metric tons, and save taxpayers almost $116,000 in fuel costs. The program will also help provide employment for deserving veterans. Autoflex, Inc.

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