Cleaner, Fleet and Future

EPA launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to update NOx standards for heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) to further decrease NO x emissions from on-highway heavy-duty trucks and engines. The US has made major reductions in NO x emissions, but it’s been nearly 20 years since EPA updated these standards.

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Ricardo wins UK funding to develop future electric trucks

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Ricardo has won two UK Government-backed innovation competitions to develop novel solutions for heavy-duty vehicles focusing on improving efficiency and performance and reducing the cost of future electric trucks. of these are using cleaner propulsion. Ricardo will be partnering with the University of Bath for both projects.

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Future Electrical Electric Cleaner

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

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

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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2005 Fleet 2020 Fuel

Con Edison, Lion and Posi-Plus developing all-electric bucket truck

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2021

While initially small in scope, this represents an important step in Con Edison’s journey toward fleet electrification. We are all in on electric vehicles, and that means transitioning our own fleet while making it easier for our customers to charge up their own vehicles. —Con Edison CEO Tim Cawley.

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All-Electric New York City New York Fleet

New report showcases innovative finance tools to electrify truck, bus fleets; TCE Toolkit

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A new generation of solutions will be needed to electrify America’s fleet and achieve a zero-emissions future by 2050. The summation of these barriers represents the Total Cost of Electrification (TCE), a new analytical framework that expands upon traditional analyses associated with fleet investment.

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Financing Fleet Stimulus Grant

MECA emissions inventory & air quality modeling shows potential benefits of national cleaner trucks initiative at CARB limits

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2020

The base year was selected as 2028 and the modeled year of 2035 was chosen to allow seven years of phase-in of low NO x trucks meeting the future modeled CTI scenario emission limits while still providing adequate confidence from an air quality perspective. Later years should show additional improvements as greater fleet turnover occurs.

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Cleaner Ozone Emissions Atlanta

London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

Emissions-free mobility is essential for the future of our cities and their citizens, but we know there are still barriers we face in the move to electrification. Designed to deliver pure-electric propulsion, the new van will contribute to cleaner, quieter towns and cities, and reduced running costs for business and operators.

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London Cleaner PHEV Plug-in

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels

RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

The report details how this can be achieved by using a real-time emissions signal—built-in software intelligence that leverages current grid emissions data—to control EV charging and shift electricity use to moments of cleaner power on the grid. million ICE vehicles off the road. million ICE vehicles off the road.

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Emissions Charging Grid Re-Charge

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

In coming months, the plan notes, the Department of Transportation will work with other agencies to further explore strategies for integrating alternative fuel vessels into the US flag fleet. In terms of investment in innovation for cleaner energy, the plan calls for: Investment in advanced fossil energy projects.

Obama

Obama Cleaner Fuel Economy Climate

Volkswagen launching E-Golf BEV test fleet in the US; partnering with Solazyme and Amyris on renewable diesel fuels

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

By studying E-Golf use across multiple geographical regions, Volkswagen will monitor the effect of climate conditions, driving patterns, and energy performance; the data and insights gained during the scheme will be used in the final development of future EV technology applications. —Prof.

Diesel

Diesel Renewable Fleet Fuel

La Poste Group and Renault enter new eco-mobility partnership; coincides with delivery of the 5,000th Kangoo Z.E.

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Since the launch of France’s low-carbon vehicle project in January 2009, La Poste group, which has the country’s largest industrial fleet with some 69,000 vehicles, has equipped itself with a complete range of electric vehicles, including small light commercial vehicles, quads, three-wheelers and electrically assisted bicycles.

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Fleet France Cleaner Range

Celebrating Earth Month: Driving Toward a Greener, Cleaner Future

EV Connect

APRIL 29, 2024

As we celebrate Earth Month , it's crucial to recognize the importance of environmental sustainability and the role that each of us plays in creating a greener future. Here’s what the future holds for us. The Future of Transportation is Electric In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant increase in EV adoption rates.

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Cleaner Future Sustainable Transportation Gas-Electric

Volkswagen and Hamburg extend strategic mobility partnership; includes 1,000 EV car-sharing fleet

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In concrete terms, this means that under the second phase of the partnership, WeShare is to be launched in Hamburg from spring 2020, following on from its successful premier in Berlin; the service will consist of an all-electric fleet of e-Golf and e-up!, The fleet will comprise more than 1,000 e-Golf and e-up! to be joined by the ID.3

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Anglo American unveils prototype 2MW hydrogen-battery hybrid mine haul truck

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2022

nuGen is a tangible demonstration of our FutureSmart Mining program changing the future of our industry. With diesel emissions from our haul truck fleet accounting for around 10-15% of our total Scope 1 emissions, this is an important step on our pathway to carbon neutral operations by 2040.

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Hydrogen South Africa Africa Hybrid

11% of Boston Public Schools bus fleet to run on propane

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

Boston Public Schools will operate 11% of its bus fleet with Blue Bird propane autogas buses, starting with the 2015-2016 school year. The school district is purchasing 86 Blue Bird Propane Vision school buses, and hopes to convert more of their diesel fleet to propane buses in the future.

Boston

Boston Fleet Diesel Extended Range

LA Metro contracts with Clean Energy for 47.5M gallons of renewable natural gas

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

million gallons of its renewable natural gas (RNG) to fuel the US’ largest transit bus fleet. Metro is committed to ensuring a seamless path towards a carbon-neutral future. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has signed a new agreement with Clean Energy Fuels for an estimated 47.5

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Clean Cleaning Renewable Gas

ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

Utilities and their regulators can match the readiness of fleets to deploy electric trucks with workable, commonsense plans to maximize the use of existing grid distribution capacity and plan for growth to meet future needs. Upgrades on a project-by-project basis are unlikely to meet future needs.

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Emissions Hydrogen Vehicles Charging

Pike Research projects alternative fuel buses to represent 50% of total transit bus deliveries by 2015

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2011

According to a recent report from Pike Research, the current trend toward cleaner transit buses will continue over the next several years, with alternative fuel vehicles representing more than 50% of the 64,000 total transit buses that will be delivered worldwide during 2015, up from 28% of total bus deliveries in 2010.

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EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Use of electric vehicles would achieve greater reductions in GHG emissions, corresponding to the rate that the electric grid becomes cleaner, through greater reliance on renewables and low- and non-emitting generation. The study analyzes two potential scenarios of the future electric sector, the “Base GHG” and “Lower GHG” scenarios.

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EPRI Cleaner Grid Vehicles

Tesla Semi real-world sightings show that a cleaner, quieter future is possible for the trucking sector

Teslarati

MAY 29, 2023

If anything, they emphasize the idea that it is possible to adopt a cleaner, quieter alternative to conventional trucking solutions featuring large, noisy, Class 8 diesel-powered semitrailers today. The post Tesla Semi real-world sightings show that a cleaner, quieter future is possible for the trucking sector appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Cleaner Future Tesla Neighborhood

Republic deploys 67 CNG solid waste and recycling trucks in southern NJ and Philadelphia area

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The new CNG fleet will replace older diesel-powered trucks. Three out of every four trucks in our local fleet will be powered by natural gas by the end of this calendar year. These trucks run cleaner and quieter, and will help to make the local environment healthier for future generations.

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Philadelphia Waste Ozone New Jersey

EPA to develop options to reduce NOx and PM from locomotives further

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In addition, the very slow natural fleet turnover of this sector results in older locomotives and locomotive engines remaining in use for decades. This funding accelerates the transition to a zero emissions future by providing funding opportunities in so many subsectors of transportation.

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EPA Pollution Emissions Standards

Does the manual gearbox have a future in an EV world?

Baua Electric

APRIL 14, 2025

14 April 2025 Read next The Automotive Update: UK government steps up support of EV industry 11 April 2025 Read next Used-car market continues to struggle in Poland 10 April 2025 Read next EVs inspire growth in Italys new car market 09 April 2025 The manual gearbox faces an uncertain future. Autovista24 web editor James Roberts investigates.

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Future Emissions Pollution Toyota

LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

Metro already operates the nation’s largest compressed natural gas bus fleet, but this initiative sets Metro on a new course for transitioning to even cleaner electric buses that will be assembled right here in Los Angeles County at the BYD manufacturing plant in Lancaster. —Michael D. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty'

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Los Angeles Purchase BYD Parts

Mayors of 12 major cities pledge to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025; major areas to be zero-emission by 2030

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The signatories of the C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets Declaration “ envision a future where walking, cycling, and shared transport are how the majority of citizens move around our cities. ” Lead by example by procuring zero emission vehicles for city fleets. Reduce the number of polluting vehicles on city streets. Earlier post.).

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. —Carlton Rose, President, Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS.

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Cost Of Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric Los Angeles

Ricardo study finds retrofitted Euro III bus can emit less NOx than newer Euro V hybrid

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Measurements by Ricardo found that an older Euro III bus retrofitted with a selective catalytic reduction and continuously regenerating particulate trap system can be cleaner in terms of lower NO x emissions than newer Euro V hybrid buses. —Jon Andersson, Ricardo manager of aftertreatment and chemical analyses.

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Hybrid Pollution Emissions Exhaust

EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 8, 2024

Companies have electrified their fleets, deploying battery-powered vans, trucks and other service vehicles. People can live better lives when the roads are quieter and cleaner. Financial advantages have become significant for fleet owners, as experts say electrification can reduce maintenance costs by 50% or more.

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Pollution Fleet Tax Credit Cleaner

Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

By the end of 2012, the global fleet could top 1 billion vehicles—one for every seven people on the planet. Although several countries have issued targets for future EV fleets, it remains to be seen whether these goals can be met. million EVs and a fleet of 3.5 million in China is a more realistic projection.

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Global Auto Production Hybrid

GE unveils LNG In A Box system

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

GE Oil & Gas introduced the LNG In A Box system, a small-scale, plug-and-play, re-deployable liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling solution based on proven technology that can help accelerate the use of natural gas as a cost-effective, cleaner transportation fuel.

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Slovenia Luxembourg Gas-Electric Houston

California ISO releases five-year strategic plan; grid integration of renewable power, support for electric vehicle charging

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2012

The challenging but rewarding path to achieve a more sustainable future is not ours alone and will require deep collaboration within the electricity industry as well as a commitment to maintaining a high level of reliability. Reliable Power for a Renewable Future. and reliable electricity. innovation.

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Grid Renewable California Electric Vehicles

Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2020

On the horizon is the Advanced Clean Fleet standard that is set to be voted on by CARB in late 2021, which will set standards for fleet electrification to align with the manufacturing targets. This is the result of policies promoting cleaner vehicle fuels and advanced clean vehicle standards. lower and 8.3%

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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The passenger vehicle fleet doubles to almost 1.7 Although the recovery in the world economy since 2009 has been uneven, and future economic prospects remain uncertain, global primary energy demand rebounded by a remarkable 5% in 2010, pushing CO 2 emissions to a new high. billion in 2035. —WEO 2011.

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Oil Transportation Cheap Energy

California ARB hosting public workshop to discuss reducing in-use emissions from HD diesel

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2019

The workshop will begin with an overview of the various strategies currently being utilized to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, and will include a discussion of concepts that could be implemented now and in the near future. Sacramento, California. Background.

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California Emissions Diesel IDEA

Study concludes California economic growth and employment will rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2011

Key findings of the study include: A cleaner, more efficient passenger vehicle fleet creates significant consumer savings. By reducing fuel use, cleaner, more efficient vehicles save families and businesses money. Statewide impact of the scenarios relative to No Standards. Click to enlarge. Noel Perry. 1103011).

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Standards California Fuel Economy Fuel

Port of Long Beach increases green ship incentive, exempts low-NOx natural gas trucks from Clean Truck Fund Rate

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2021

The MSC Jewel is powered by Tier III diesel engines, which are 75% cleaner than the Tier II standard set by the International Maritime Organization. Zero-emissions trucks had already been determined to be exempt from the future rate. These trucks will emit 90% less nitrogen oxides than equivalent vehicles today.

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Long Beach Clean Cleaning Gas

City of San Francisco replacing petroleum diesel with renewable diesel by the end of the year

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2015

Lee announced that the city will phase out the use of petroleum diesel in the municipal fleet and replace it with renewable diesel by the end of this year. Switching to renewable diesel will accelerate the progress San Francisco has made in cleaning its diesel fleet, slashing greenhouse gas emissions from diesel vehicles by more than 60%.

San Francisco

San Francisco Diesel Renewable Cleaner

California Energy Commission awards $2M to Symbio H2 Central Valley Express heavy-duty fuel cell truck project

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2022

With these technologically advanced tires, adapted for heavy-duty transportation, Michelin is supporting the transition to cleaner, more efficient electric mobility solutions that offer greater range. Michelin will provide low-rolling resistance tires that combine safety, longevity, environmental protection and increased load capacity.

California

California Fuel Energy Hydrogen

Green Motorsports: IndyCar Switches to Cleaner Cars & Fuel

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 27, 2022

While this is more environmentally friendly than a hybrid engine, don’t expect this technology to be the preferred propulsion system in the near future. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews.

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Cleaner Green Fuel Cars

San Diego MTS Board approves two major CNG bus procurements with combined value of up to $343.4 million

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2012

The total value of the contracts, if all options are exercised and future funding is available, is in excess of $343 million, inclusive of sales tax, licenses, fees and delivery. At the end of the contracts, more than 95% of MTS buses will run on cleaner compressed natural gas. All future purchases are subject to funding availability.

San Diego

San Diego Purchase 2014 Cleaner

GM to introduce CNG-gasoline bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala in US next summer

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2013

General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced today. Natural gas is a cleaner-burning transportation fuel compared to petroleum products, and costs significantly less than gasoline at current prices.

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Chevrolet Gasoline GM Fuel

PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ PHEVLERs of the future should be made with flex-fuel engines that can use any blend of biofuel to serve all of their liquid fuel needs. About the authors. Dr. Andrew A. 23 ] , [ 24 ].

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Clean Cleaning Future Green

Why Delivery Fleet Electrification Will Continue Apace

Setec Powerr

MAY 17, 2023

Companies worldwide are looking towards electrifying their delivery fleets, and Amazon, the global e-commerce titan, is leading the way. The move towards delivery fleet electrification is not just about adhering to environmental obligations. Here’s why delivery fleet electrification will continue apace.

Fleet

Fleet DC Gasoline-Electric Climate Change

EPA launches Cleaner Trucks Initiative to update NOx standards for heavy-duty trucks

Ricardo wins UK funding to develop future electric trucks

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

Con Edison, Lion and Posi-Plus developing all-electric bucket truck

New report showcases innovative finance tools to electrify truck, bus fleets; TCE Toolkit

MECA emissions inventory & air quality modeling shows potential benefits of national cleaner trucks initiative at CARB limits

London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Volkswagen launching E-Golf BEV test fleet in the US; partnering with Solazyme and Amyris on renewable diesel fuels

La Poste Group and Renault enter new eco-mobility partnership; coincides with delivery of the 5,000th Kangoo Z.E.

Celebrating Earth Month: Driving Toward a Greener, Cleaner Future

Volkswagen and Hamburg extend strategic mobility partnership; includes 1,000 EV car-sharing fleet

Anglo American unveils prototype 2MW hydrogen-battery hybrid mine haul truck

11% of Boston Public Schools bus fleet to run on propane

LA Metro contracts with Clean Energy for 47.5M gallons of renewable natural gas

ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

Pike Research projects alternative fuel buses to represent 50% of total transit bus deliveries by 2015

EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

Tesla Semi real-world sightings show that a cleaner, quieter future is possible for the trucking sector

Republic deploys 67 CNG solid waste and recycling trucks in southern NJ and Philadelphia area

EPA to develop options to reduce NOx and PM from locomotives further

Does the manual gearbox have a future in an EV world?

LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

Mayors of 12 major cities pledge to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025; major areas to be zero-emission by 2030

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

Ricardo study finds retrofitted Euro III bus can emit less NOx than newer Euro V hybrid

EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

GE unveils LNG In A Box system

California ISO releases five-year strategic plan; grid integration of renewable power, support for electric vehicle charging

Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

California ARB hosting public workshop to discuss reducing in-use emissions from HD diesel

Study concludes California economic growth and employment will rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards

Port of Long Beach increases green ship incentive, exempts low-NOx natural gas trucks from Clean Truck Fund Rate

City of San Francisco replacing petroleum diesel with renewable diesel by the end of the year

California Energy Commission awards $2M to Symbio H2 Central Valley Express heavy-duty fuel cell truck project

Green Motorsports: IndyCar Switches to Cleaner Cars & Fuel

San Diego MTS Board approves two major CNG bus procurements with combined value of up to $343.4 million

GM to introduce CNG-gasoline bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala in US next summer

PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Why Delivery Fleet Electrification Will Continue Apace

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