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American Honda Motor to pay $1.9M in penalties in California for small engine emissions violations

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These credits can then be used for certification purposes to offset emissions on future products. School districts will provide access to schools, and will maintain the air filtration systems after their maintenance staff is trained on maintenance procedures for these systems.

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BYD delivers first all-electric automated side loader refuse truck to city of Palo Alto

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The truck will operate on a variety of service routes in the community from urban to residential neighborhoods including streets with steep inclines. The electric refuse truck has 76 miles of range and requires only two to three hours maximum to fully charge. —Andy Swanton, vice president of truck sales for BYD Heavy Industries.

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Mercedes-Benz and Bosch start San José pilot project for automated ride-hailing service; automated S-Class

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It will also help us develop guidelines for dealing with new technologies and prepare for the traffic system of the future. The platform manages both self-driving and conventional vehicles, including operation and maintenance. —Dolan Beckel, Director of Civic Innovation and Digital Strategy.

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NYC Testing Rexroth Hydraulic Hybrid Technology in Refuse Trucks

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The HRB system-equipped trucks will be operated in all five of the City’s boroughs, to test fuel efficiency and other parameters in a wide range of neighborhoods, seasonal conditions, and operating environments. Reduced brake maintenance costs and the associated vehicle downtime offer another significant system savings.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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Test data shows that the RunWise system is delivering up to 20% incremental fuel savings over traditional CNG trucks and a 10% improvement in productivity, and we can anticipate that reduced brake wear and routine maintenance requirements will also contribute to the value of these clean energy vehicles. From a revenue standpoint, it’s a loss.

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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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DOE is seeking projects that will contribute to a sustainable market for these vehicles with a potential for future growth in the absence of additional Federal funding. Light-duty Neighborhood electric vehicles (if replacing full-size on-road vehicles). LMHDV Fuel cell electric vehicles. LMHDV Electric hybrid vehicles.

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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

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Financial advantages have become significant for fleet owners, as experts say electrification can reduce maintenance costs by 50% or more. Fleets going electric will reduce neighborhood noise EVs also bring financial incentives through the federal tax credit.