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Argonne rolls out updated version of AFLEET alternative fuels and advanced vehicles analysis tool

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The US Department of Energy (DOE’s) Argonne National Laboratory is releasing an updated version of its AFLEET tool to reflect the latest advances in alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies and updated emissions data. The Clean Cities program aims to support local actions to reduce petroleum use in transportation.

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Lowe’s launches dedicated LNG-powered truck fleet at Texas RDC; goaling all natural gas trucks by 2017

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Home improvement products company Lowe’s has launched a dedicated fleet of natural gas-powered trucks at its regional distribution center (RDC) in Mount Vernon, Texas. and teamed with longtime carrier partner NFI to launch the natural gas dedicated fleet in Texas.

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UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas yet in the US: 170M gallon equivalents over 7 years

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RNG is a key part of UPS’ strategy to increase alternative fuel consumption to be 40% of total ground fuel purchases by 2025, supporting the logistics leader’s efforts to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its ground fleet 12% by 2025. UPS fueling stations in Albuquerque, N.M.; Atlanta, Ga.; Omaha, Neb.;

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UPS announces renewable diesel agreements with Neste, REG and Solazyme; up to 46M gallons over next 3 years

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UPS announced agreements for up to 46 million gallons of renewable diesel over the next three years, constituting a 15-fold increase over prior contracts and making UPS one of the largest users of renewable diesel in the world. Neste, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Selected projects, by size of award, are: State of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program. Total DOE award: $14,999,927.

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UPS to add more than 6,000 natural gas trucks 2020-2022; $450M investment

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This three-year commitment represents a $450-million investment in expanding the company’s alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet as well as supporting infrastructure. That is why we intend for 25% of our vehicles purchased in 2020 to run on alternative fuels. UPS CNG Fueling Station.

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UPS to invest $130M in > 700 natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; > $1B invested in alt fuels since 2008

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UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018. RNG yields up to a 90% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional diesel. The company is the largest consumer of RNG in the transportation sector.

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