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Ford Scraps $1.6B Mexico Plant, Details New Electrified Vehicles

Instead of building the Mexico facility, the automaker will invest $700 million to expand its Flat Rock plant in Michigan for EV, hybrid and autonomous vehicle production.

FTA Hands Over $39 Million for Electric Bus Transit Line

The award will fund a Bus Rapid Transit Project in Nevada utilizing four electric buses and a fast-charge station.

Doubling Operations: ANG Acquires Two CNG Fueling Companies

With the two transactions, ANG has added a total of 18 CNG fueling stations to its portfolio, now owning and operating approximately 40 fueling stations across 13 states.

New Year, New Rules: CalNGV to Propose AFV Legislation

The board recently approved the coalition's legislative agenda and priorities for 2017, which aim to improve the cost-competitiveness of NGVs.
battery

MOR-EV: State Gov. Furthers Funding for EV Rebate Program

Consumers can qualify for rebates ranging from $750-$2,500 on more than 25 new EVs, including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles.
clean energy

Clean Energy Grabs New CNG Fueling Station Contracts

In addition to building CNG fueling stations in Coachella, Calif., and Franklin Township, N.J., the nat-gas fuel provider will also complete facilities modifications work for Cummins.
diesel

Cities Pledge to Ban Diesel Vehicles by 2025, Incentivize Alt-Fuels

Four major cities have signed a global petition calling on vehicle manufacturers to lead an air quality transformation, promoting electric, hydrogen and hybrid vehicles.

NYC Grows Clean Fleet with 50 New All-Electric Chevy Bolts

This move will help the city reach its goal of acquiring 1,000 EVs by the end of 2017, building the largest municipal EV fleet in the nation.

Fuel Supplier Reports ‘Tremendous Growth’ in Demand for CNG

Highlighting its new fleet contracts, Piedmont Natural Gas is expanding CNG adoption in its three-state service area.

Cleaning Up: California’s New Plan Encourages Clean Vehicle Adoption

CARB has approved the $363 million funding plan to deploy more clean vehicles in highly polluted communities.

Order Complete: LA Metro Receives 900th New Flyer CNG Bus

With this last delivery, the agency has completed a $508 million contract, solidifying its position as the largest CNG bus fleet in the U.S. at approximately 2,500 vehicles.
electric

COP22: Nations Pledge EV Rollout for Government Fleets

Eight major nations signed an agreement to increase the share of EVs in their government fleets and encourage a global shift toward low-emission vehicles.
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Illinois School District Welcomes 79 Autogas Buses to Fleet

With this addition, propane autogas-powered buses make up 80% of the district's school transportation fleet overall, reducing both transportation costs and carbon emissions.

Last Days: Obama Administration Pushes Extensive EV Development

Building off the recently announced national network of alternative fuel corridors, this move will establish 48 EV charging corridors on U.S. highways, covering nearly 25,000 miles in 35 states.

FHWA Officially Establishes National Alt-Fuel Network

Spanning 35 states and stretching 85,000 miles long, this initiative will help drivers find alternative fuels and vehicle charging stations nationwide.

New Nat-Gas Vehicle Market Report Offers Global Overview

The global NGV market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% to 7% during 2015 to 2025 due to stringent emission regulations and growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles.

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