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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The City and Borough of Juneau will receive funds to purchase new electric buses to replace aging diesel buses, associated charging infrastructure, and a back up generator. Topeka Metro will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses and chargers to replace diesel buses that will exceed useful life. Alabama A&M University.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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Users of Ford Crew Chief —powered by Telogis —are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20% through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior. To help managers improve the fleet operation even further, Ford developed a system that reports vehicle diagnostics along with driver behavior.

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Argonne rolls out updated version of AFLEET alternative fuels and advanced vehicles analysis tool

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Although anyone can download and use the tool, AFLEET was designed for managers that purchase and maintain a fleet of vehicles. The 2016 AFLEET Tool and user guide are available online. The Clean Cities program and the AFLEET tool are sponsored by the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Stationary Fuel Cells and Hybrid Transit Buses Incremental Costs: The purchase of diesel-electric hybrid transit buses and stationary fuel cells for use in the statewide bus system in Connecticut. Composite body electric buses: Replace conventional diesel transit buses with 35-ft composite body electric transit buses.

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