Alternative Fuels, Fleet and Stimulus

PECO Expanding Fleet with NGVs & PHEVs

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

PECO is expanding its fleet with new natural gas and hybrid electric models. The utility is participating in a national consortium that recently was awarded a federal stimulus grant to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the company is buying more trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as well.

PHEV

PHEV Fleet Philadelphia Stimulus

DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The US Department of Energy has issued a $300-million Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-PS26-09NT01236-04 ) for applications for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The other areas of interest include: Refueling Infrastructure for alternative fuels.

Stimulus

Stimulus Alternative Fuels Fuel Golf Cart

CleanFUEL USA Introduces New Liquid Propane Injection System for GM 6.0L Engine

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

CleanFUEL USA , a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems has introduced its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter liter engine.

USA

USA GM Engine Stimulus

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Increase in Plug-in Vehicle Purchase Credit Program

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

The $787-billion stimulus bill (HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) that emerged from the joint House-Senate conference committee this week provides funds for a large range of transportation-related projects. In general, the credit amount varies based on technology, weight, fuel efficiency, and other factors.

Stimulus

Stimulus Plug-in Purchase Plug

CleanFUEL USA Secures $12.9 Million from US DOE for 100+ Propane Refueling Stations

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

million in two stimulus grants to CleanFUEL USA to establish more than 100 liquid propane (autogas) refueling stations in major US cities in coordination with CleanFUEL USA partners, including ConocoPhillips. and economic and environmental benefits of using one of the nation's most readily available, domestically-produced alternative fuels.

USA

USA St. Louis San Antonio San Diego

Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The all-electric chassis also was initiated before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-fuel transportation projects. FCCC also designs and manufactures alternative-fuel chassis for the commercial bus and motorhome market segments. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fleets.

All-Electric

All-Electric Alternative Fuels Vehicles Federal Grant

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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MARCH 11, 2010

The all-electric MT-45 chassis is expected to go into full production during the first quarter of 2011 and will undergo testing with major US pickup and delivery fleets. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.

Corporation

Corporation All-Electric North America Battery

Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

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JULY 13, 2021

Only under the final scenario—named “Forced Revitalization”—in which the pandemic’s disruptive impact to the global economy and mobility combined with strong government intervention to accelerate alternative technologies did oil demand decline after 2025. Lines represent global oil demand by study scenario.

Oil

Oil Climate Global Stimulus Package

European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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MAY 6, 2020

This is intended to boost private and business demand, support economic recovery across the board as well as accelerate the rejuvenation of the vehicle fleet on Europe’s roads. Demand stimulus will boost the utilization of our manufacturing capacity, safeguarding jobs and investments.

Renewable

Renewable Alternative Fuels Vehicles Stimulus

Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

This will take place within the framework of the German economic stimulus package (Konjunkturpaket II) and other national and state programs to jointly address standardization and cost reduction issues. A fleet of 40 hydrogen vehicles is part of the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) in Berlin and Hamburg. Earlier post.)

Germany

Germany Hydrogen Vehicles Stimulus Package

Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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JANUARY 28, 2012

The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system reduces fleet operating and maintenance costs, and depending on duty cycle, enables large trucks to obtain significant fuel economy improvements compared to traditional diesel engines. Although the county automotive fleet includes hybrids, these are the first hybrid trucks they are putting to work.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Plug-in Clean Cleaning

CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

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MARCH 31, 2011

But, the report identifies clear opportunities, especially in light of infrastructure-related stimulus investment, to get this right. Time needed for turnover of inefficient “legacy” truck fleet. —CEC Executive Director Evan Lloyd. truck/rail/marine), and manage our borders in the most secure and efficient manner possible.

Transportation

Transportation North America Canada Mexico

What is LPG?

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

LPG is the best-selling alternative fuel in Europe, according to Liquid Gas Europe. million registered vehicles in the EU and more than 30,700 fuel stations, the drivetrain represents 77% of the existing alternative non-electrified fleet. Italy, Poland and Germany are key markets for the fuel. With over 8.5

Petrol

Petrol Diesel Alternative Fuels Gas-Electric

Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

I would say that electricity is a vastly superior fuel for the light vehicle fleet,” said Willett Kempton , a professor and alternative energy specialist at the University of Delaware. Electrifying the entire vehicle fleet would provide more than three times the U.S.’s ’s power generation, he said.

Grid

Grid Green Electric Cars Cars

EV Driven

PECO Expanding Fleet with NGVs & PHEVs

DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

CleanFUEL USA Introduces New Liquid Propane Injection System for GM 6.0L Engine

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Increase in Plug-in Vehicle Purchase Credit Program

CleanFUEL USA Secures $12.9 Million from US DOE for 100+ Propane Refueling Stations

Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

What is LPG?

Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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