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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

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Companies have electrified their fleets, deploying battery-powered vans, trucks and other service vehicles. A 2024 University of Houston study found EVs reduced mortality rates and improved air quality in New York and other large metro areas. Fleet owners benefit from increased torque when hauling heavy loads or driving on inclines.

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US transit agencies adopting lower-emissions diesel at faster rate than HD truck fleet

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US transit agencies are adopting lower-emissions diesel technology at a faster percentage than the heavy-duty trucking fleet, said Ezra Finkin, the Director of Policy for the Diesel Technology Forum, at last week’s American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Expo Bus and Maintenance Technical Session in Houston.

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Clean Energy wins $10M, multi-year transit deal with New Jersey Transit

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Clean Energy Fuels has won a $10-million, multi-year procurement from New Jersey Transit, the nation’s third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, which links major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia and provides close to 223 million passenger trips each year.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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vehicle implementation; establish a Minnesota green fleet recognition. The California Fleets and Workplace Alternative Fuels Project is a statewide. infrastructure, collaborate with colleges on first responder training, promote workplace EV charging, and work with fleets to implement. Clean Energy. Clean Fuels Ohio.

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UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

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Once completed, the LNG private fleet will be one of the most extensive in the US. An initial investment of more than $18 million to build fueling stations will be supported by the purchase of the 700 LNG tractors and continued expansion of the natural gas fleet in the US. Phoenix, Ariz., —Scott Davis, UPS Chairman and CEO.

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Sumitomo and US Hybrid partnering to grow hydrogen fuel cell business for commercial vehicles and mass transit

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The integrated power plant simplifies vehicle integration and is compatible with existing J1939 vehicle diagnostics, further simplifying the service and maintenance of fuel cell engines. SC Group has studied hydrogen as a future clean energy source, including how fuel cell technologies can be applied to cars. US Hybrid FCe 80.

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The First Things You Must Do After Purchasing a New EV

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Get a car accident lawyer in Houston, TX , to protect yourself and your finances on the road! Get Regular Tune-Ups for Optimal Performance As a car owner, it’s vital that you remain proactive with vehicle maintenance to keep everything running smoothly.