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CARB launches $25M pilot program to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies

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These will include flexible financing, short-term rentals, and full-service leases, such as all-inclusive truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support. Dealers and their financing partners, leasing and rental companies, or truck-as-a-service providers can serve as providers.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. Canada is developing a Clean Fuel Standard that will cut emissions by 30 million tonnes in 2030.

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Cleveland Schools replacing 49 diesel buses with propane

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A short return on investment, the ease of fueling, the low infrastructure cost and the unexpected benefit of lower electricity costs were reasons cited by the school district for the purchase of the propane autogas buses. The school district purchased the Type C school buses from Cardinal Bus Sales, Ohio’s Blue Bird dealer.

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Ecolab partners with Ford Pro to accelerate EV adoption

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To that end, Ecolab will purchase and deploy more than 1,000 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro trucks and Mustang Mach-E crossovers, creating what is anticipated to be the largest all-electric commercial vehicle fleet in California. A switch that should be complete by 2025.

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Dilawri Automotive Group and Plug’n Drive Launch the MEET

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Dilawri is the first automotive group of dealers in Canada to make this bold step to engage and educate consumers in a new way with EV experts from Plug’n Drive. “MEET Dilawri provides convenient access to potential EV buyers to experience, compare and evaluate multiple EVs in a non-sales environment.”

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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%.