Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2022

Under the Clean School Bus Program, half of the available funding is dedicated for zero-emission school buses and half is for clean school buses, the latter being a school bus that reduces emissions and is operated entirely or in part using an alternative fuel or is a zero-emission bus. Non-profit school transportation associations.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2020

The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. While applications will vary, each charge will support most common eight-hour workdays. —Eric Zieser, director — global compact equipment product line, CASE.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. A lower total cost of ownership—factoring in both direct and indirect costs and savings over the life of the vehicle—is the second biggest driver, cited by 64% of respondents.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The program’s initial $15 million is funded by resources from the federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program and will provide vouchers to assist companies in reducing the costs of converting their vehicles to electric.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2013

The European Commission announced a package of measures to ensure the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe with common standards for their design and use. Policy initiatives so far have mostly addressed the actual fuels and vehicles, without considering fuels distribution. Source: EC. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Its efforts to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) into its fleet began in 2002 with an initial purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), mainly the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrid. To date, the city has installed 77 level two (220v) and 32 level one (110v) charging stations throughout the City.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2013

Navigant forecasts that annual fuel consumption in the non-tactical fleet will decrease by a 2.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) almost from more than 81 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) in 2013 to just fewer than 70 million GGEs in 2020 due in part to increased use of alternative fuel vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Among the targets and activities identified in the roadmap is developing enough charging stations at home, work, and in public areas to accommodate one million electric and hybrid vehicles. Because of this, the Roadmap includes several activities that promote alternative fuel transportation. Alternative Fuel-Vehicle Rulemaking.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. million for charging options for full-electric and plug-in electric vehicles. 3 million for other fueling infrastructure, including $1.5 million for natural gas. $25

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2022

The report, “ Advancing Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Adoption ,” calls on policy makers to “future-proof” electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to ensure that the US is poised to take advantage of V2G’s benefits, including enhanced critical infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness. State and Local Governments.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Characteristics of alternative vehicle powertrains and fuels that could affect their future market share. Infrastructure considerations for charging and fueling, particularly as they affect future demand for electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. From Insights into Future Mobility.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2020

million to fund the new electric transit buses through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) will manage $6 million for associated charging infrastructure. As part of the state’s $127.7-million million allocation of the federal Volkswagen Settlement, NYSERDA will administer approximately $18.4

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins. Toyota shared highlights of new internal research evaluating the environmental impact and cost of ownership between a PHEV and a BEV.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Research shows that the high cost of today's alternative fuel technologies is one of the largest barriers that keep the average driver from purchasing an electric vehicle. A 6.6kW onboard charger provides a 100-mile charge in as few as four hours. —Phil Murtaugh, CEO, CODA Holdings.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2014

Alameda County has led the collaborative procurement effort for the vehicles and the forthcoming procurement of charging equipment later this year. Alameda County also received recognition this year for its EV work with the Ready, Set, Charge! Bay Area EV Readiness Award in the Most EV-Ready Large Community category.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2014

This program successfully committed $90 million over seven years for research, demonstration, and deployment projects to reduce the cost of fuel cells for transit use. The proposer must provide at least 15% of the cost of all transit bus acquisitions and 10% of the cost for all related equipment and facilities.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Several factors are slowing the development of the market, especially of the more radical alternatives such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Green cars” can be defined as vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than petrol or diesel) and/or alternative types of propulsion (other than the conventional ICE).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Overall, the UES SRM propulsion system provides more miles per battery charge, reducing charging times and increasing energy efficiency up to 20%, UES says. They are part of a fleet of more than 8,500 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city. Giant Eagle Inc.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The new tractors will join UPS’ extensive alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet, comprising trucks and tractors propelled by electricity, natural gas, propane and other non-traditional fuels. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2020

There are new opportunities in all commercial vehicle classes to increase efficiency and to introduce alternative fuel sources such as electricity, natural gas, biofuels, and hydrogen. Internal Combustion Engine, Powertrain, Fuels and Emssions Control. Batteries, Electrification, and Charging of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The new guidance tool helps consumers compare the cost of owning different electric-drive powertrain technologies, as well as the environmental impact of these vehicles. The climate where you reside, based on the entered zip code, and your commute time help the tool factor how often you need to charge each type of plug-in electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

When the batteries are fully charged, the vehicle is 100% electric. If the batteries are low in charge, the AVEC engine starts, engages the generator and stays on until the batteries are charged. The engine will also come on in response to a need for a sudden burst of speed. In April, AVEC announced it had executed $1.2

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The California Energy Commission approved its first $10 million to fund Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) research and development (R&D) projects during its monthly business meeting today. Alternative Fuel and Vehicles. 300,000 for its first of 10 hydrogen fueling stations being funded by the Commission.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2017

Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America last week submitted supplemental information to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) detailing its proposed charging investment in and benefit to underserved, low-income, and disadvantaged communities in the state as part of its court-mandated investment plan. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

Rand Corporation , based in Santa Monica, will receive $4,474,558 to evaluate the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program and projects. The evaluation will consider the impacts, processes, market effects and costs of the program, and will help to guide future program efforts.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Convenience stores and truck stops are in a fantastic position to take advantage of available federal funding for DC fast charging stations. Here’s what you need to know installing EV charging stations at your c-store or truck stop. Hosts can choose their preferred electrician or select one of Blink’s installation partners.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization. The report said only a few companies have participated in the construction of infrastructure facilities, such as charging stations. kW/kg, at a cost of 200 yuan/kW.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2011

Improvements in fuel economy, CO 2 emissions and cost of ownership have been achieved through a combination of engineering developments, the introduction of a new range of small and light cars, and the expanded availability of alternative fuel vehicles such as diesel and LPG.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. In addition, the cost to the consumer would be about $50 to $60 per percent CO 2 reduction—roughly half the cost of what was expected three years ago. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. The consumer.

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Setec Powerr

JUNE 2, 2023

Given this trend, the hospitality sector plays a crucial role in the shift from gas vehicles to EVs as travelers seek out hotels equipped with EV charging stations​. Hotels are particularly well-suited for this, as they often serve as a home away from home where EV drivers will want to charge their vehicles overnight.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

In their report, Schoettle and Sivak used a national average fuel price for electricity of $0.12/kWh as the average price), resulting in an average effective cost per mile for BEVs of $0.04. However, there is a great deal of variability in charging pricing, based on location, time of day, season, and type of charge (i.e.,

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars. Costs of Charging vs. Fueling.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

Our take, after seeing it up close and getting some time behind the wheel: The price, size, driving range, charging speed, performance and Cadillac look, touch and feel will be very appealing to first-time premium small SUV buyers or those looking to move up a class. Photos by John Faulkner and Cadillac. [

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EV Connect

JUNE 25, 2024

In fact, there are four main types of electric vehicles each with its own charging requirements. This quick-reference guide outlines the different types of EVs on the market, how to charge them, and what you should know before heading to the showroom. The cost of BEVs can range from $30,000 - $100,000.

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