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Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), will assess the suitability of alternativefuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping. Over a period of 16 months, researchers will assess alternativefuels and power options in the region and will develop a detailed profile of Great Lakes fleets, ports, and fueling infrastructure.
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On 22 March Deutsche Post DHL Group announced an accelerated roadmap to decarbonization, which includes investing a total of €7 billion (opex and capex) over the next ten years in measures—including on-road fleet electrification—to reduce its CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.).
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the company plans to electrify 42 FedEx stations in California, making it one of the largest deployments of integrated charging infrastructure by a single commercial fleet to date. FedEx announced the addition of 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet last November. Through an agreement with Chanje Energy Inc.,
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Ozinga Energy has purchased an ANG-equipped Ford F-150 and installed a dedicated, low-pressure fueling appliance at its headquarters in Mokena, Illinois. Already a strong supporter of alternativefuels, a large majority of Ozinga’s fleet of concrete trucks operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has taken delivery of its first heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle, marking a step in the airport’s transition to a fully electric fleet. This also is the first zero-emission Class 8 tractor in the City of Los Angeles municipal fleet.
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US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has directed the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to acquire alternativefueled vehicles (AFV) when replacing conventionally fueled vehicles. Background on USDA Fleet. This will occur over time during the normal fleet renewal process. Earlier post.).
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and with direct input from utilities and other businesses focused on converting significant portions of their fleets to fully electric backhoes. Some utilities and contractors are incentivized to deploy electric equipment and vehicles in their fleets, providing even greater financial benefit and further lowering the total cost of ownership.
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MTS launched the region’s first zero-emissions bus pilot program in 2019, and last year set a plan in motion to convert its entire bus fleet to zero emission by 2040. MTS operates 95 bus routes and three light rail lines across 10 cities and unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
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