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Hyundai Motor puts XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks into commercial fleet operation in California with $3.5M from EPA

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First Element Fuel (FEF), the largest hydrogen-refueling station operator in the US, will deploy the Class-8 heavy-duty trucks to deliver liquified hydrogen to their refueling stations for the next five years, including one year of demonstration with reporting duties to US EPA and four years of commercial operation. Earlier post.)

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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets

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The transition away from gasoline and diesel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is going full throttle in the United States, and that includes the iconic yellow school bus. Roughly half a million school buses transport about 20 million students each school day in the United States, and nearly all those buses currently run on diesel.

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Republic Services deploying 23 CNG waste and recycling trucks in Twin Cities area

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The new CNG fleet will replace older diesel powered trucks. Republic operates a fleet of more than 1,400 CNG vehicles and 26 natural gas fueling stations nationwide. Republic installed a natural gas fueling station to support its new fleet of CNG powered trucks in the Twin Cities.

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California ARB announces $24M grant solicitation for zero-emission truck and bus pilot commercial deployment projects

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced a grant solicitation for Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Pilot Commercial Deployment Projects. Medium- and heavy-duty on-road trucks and buses are a significant source of emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG); diesel particulate matter 2.5 emissions, and 5% of GHG emissions.

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California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

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Regulations, improved fuel efficiency of the state’s vehicle fleet, and higher market penetration of zero-emission vehicles drive down emissions over time; but population growth, lower fuel prices, more consumer and economic activity, and higher overall employment are factors that increase fuel use. MMTCO 2 e (6%) from 2013 to 2017.

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California ARB moves forward with climate and air quality actions

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Continued actions to set more stringent standards, coupled with programs to increase the penetration of those technologies into the fleet will reduce NO x emissions from passenger vehicles and trucks by 85% from today’s levels in the South Coast. emissions by more than 20%. emissions by more than 20%.

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Cal Energy Commission approves $1M grant to develop 12L near-zero NOx nat gas engine

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Cummins has a history of developing natural gas engines for heavy-duty application, and its engines are being used globally in a variety of commercial vehicles. The engine will offer fleets an option for larger vehicles, such as drayage trucks equipped with natural gas near zero technology. to develop the engine.

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