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FedEx Express fleet exceeds 2020 fuel improvement goal of 20%; sets new goal of 30% improvement compared to 2005

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FedEx Express alternative fuel fleet deployment as of August 2012. FedEx Express has exceeded its original goal of a 20% improvement in global vehicle fleet fuel economy by 2020, as compared to 2005, with a more than 22% cumulative improvement in fuel economy for its vehicles. Source: FedEx. Click to enlarge.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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They include: Clean Cars 4 All provides up to $9,500 to low-income drivers who scrap their older vehicles and want to purchase something that runs cleaner. Currently, manufacturers factor in all ICEVs, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and ZEVs when calculating compliance with the LEV fleet average regulation.

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Propel Fuels expands retail sales of drop-in renewable diesel across Southern California; $2.59/gallon

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In addition to new retail locations, Propel has launched Diesel HPR commercial and bulk availability for business and government fleets statewide. Propel intends for Diesel HPR to always be price competitive with traditional diesel across all of their pumps.

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Carnival Cruise Line signs agreement with Shell to fuel North America’s first LNG-powered cruise ships

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The two new Carnival Cruise Line vessels will be fully powered by LNG both while in port and at sea—an industry first and an environmental breakthrough that will improve air quality with cleaner emissions and produce the most efficient ships in company history.

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KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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The overall downward trend in NO x and NO 2 in 2010–2014 was likely due to a variety of factors including a general decrease in the traffic flow; a reduction of primary NO 2 emissions from aging diesel passenger cars; and the introduction of the Low Emissions Zone with cleaner HGVs. Fine particulate matter measured as PM 2.5

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BluSmart raises INR 200 crore in Pre-Series B funding round to expand EV operations – ET Auto

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From its inception with 70 EVs in January 2019, the EV fleet has expanded to 7,500 BluSmart EVs operating across Delhi NCR and Bangalore. Our latest fundraise of USD 24 million is an important step in our journey to scale the eMobility fleet and EV Charging Infrastructure.”

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New Icon-class ships from Royal Caribbean to be powered by LNG with 2022 delivery; testing hydrogen fuel cells in 2017

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The newest class of ships from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and likely will introduce the use of fuel cell technology, ushering in a new era of shipbuilding that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ships will join the fleet of Royal Caribbean International.

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