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N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $3 Million for Municipal EV Fleets

Part of the NYPA's Municipal Electric-Drive Vehicle Program, the initiative supports the governor's goal to reduce emissions 40% by 2030 from 1990 levels.

Ballard Joins Consortium to Deploy 20 FCEV Buses in California

The Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District will receive 10 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, and the Orange County Transportation Authority will receive the other 10.

New Flyer Wins Massive Order for 222 Xcelsior Electric Hybrid Buses

The transit agency says that the contract with King County DOT in Seattle is valued at approximately $202 million.
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Clean Energy to Fuel Trucks Fitted with Near-Zero NOx Engines

In addition to signing new fuel agreements, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has been contracted to build multiple natural gas fueling stations in early 2017.

It’s Electric: DOE Grant to Fund EV Corridors on Interstate Highways

The federal grant, which will fund 1,500 miles of electric highway corridors, aims to double the number of EVs in the region to more than 50,000 in the next 10 years.

Volkswagen to Resolve Outstanding Claims for 3.0 L Diesel Engines

With the 2.0 L TDI program under way and now this proposed 3.0 L TDI program, all those with affected vehicles in the U.S. should have a resolution available to them.

GM, Honda to Mass Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

The two automakers are investing $85 million to establish a joint fuel cell system manufacturing operation in Michigan.

University to Convert Shuttle Buses for All-Electric Fleet

The UCI college campus will soon be the first in the nation to completely scrap its traditional diesel-powered buses and deploy an all-electric transit fleet.

California Utilities Push to Expand ZEV Adoption, Infrastructure

Three major California utilities submitted applications to the CPUC to increase access to EV charging and help move the state closer to its zero-emission vehicle goals.

Clean Fleet Profile: San Diego MTS Continues Alt-Fuel Transition

Once the last few diesel buses are retired, the MTS will boast a 100% alt-fuel fleet with CNG and propane vehicles.

Dieselgate 2.0: EPA Notifies Fiat Chrysler of Clean Air Act Violations

Following an investigation spurred by Volkswagen's Dieselgate scandal, the EPA and CARB now accuse Fiat Chrysler of using emissions-cheating software.

City Mayors Push for Major Increase in EV Production

Challenging manufacturers to meet demand, the mayors of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle say they could purchase up to 24,000 EVs for their municipal fleets.

New Flyer Wins Two Big Contracts for Alt-Fuel Bus Fleets

The transit company says it will deliver up to 73 Xcelsior diesel-electric hybrid buses in New York and 100 Xcelsior clean diesel buses in Texas.

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