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Workhorse, Clean Fuels Ohio to Deploy 500 Electric Pickups Statewide
Clean Fuels Ohio intends to deploy the 500 W-15 plug-in electric pickup trucks throughout the state.
BP Grabs Clean Energy’s Upstream RNG Business for $155 Million
The new deal enables both companies to accelerate the growth in RNG supply and meet the increasing demand of the NGV fuel market.
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.
Energy Commission Makes Moves to Establish Hydrogen Fueling Network
The CEC will consider a Shell/Toyota partnership for the installation of hydrogen refueling equipment at seven retail stations and a $16 million award.
Clean Fleet Profile: B.C. District Boasts 100% CNG Fleet
The Regional District of Nanaimo will operate 49 CNG transit buses in the first fully CNG-powered bus fleet in Canada.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LA Metro Wins $10.5M Federal Grant for 30 CNG Buses
Boasting a fleet of nearly 2,500 CNG buses, currently the largest in the U.S., the agency expects this funding will expedite replacement of the few diesel buses still in service.
Approved: Volkswagen Settlement to Fund ZEV Projects
Having officially approved the $14.7 billion settlement, the Federal court is now allocating funds to further pollution mitigation efforts and deploy zero-emission vehicle projects.
Alt-Fuel, Hybrid Market Expected to Surge to $614 Billion
A new report projects that the AFHV market, which includes electric and natural gas vehicles, will reach $614 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 12.9%.
ATRI Investigates Fuel Economy, Usage for Heavy-Duty Fleets
A new survey found that biodiesel blends (B5, B10 and B20) are the most common alternative fuels in use by heavy-duty trucking fleets today.
Going Electric: Navy to Lease 205 New EVs in California
As part of an agreement to develop alternative energy projects, the Department of the Navy is rolling out the largest integration of EVs in the federal government.
DTE Says VW Settlement Funds Should Advance Clean Diesel Tech
DTE urges policymakers to invest the $2.7 billion Environmental Mitigation Trust in clean diesel tech to mitigate the excess NOx emissions.
DOE Celebrates National Hydrogen, Fuel Cell Day with $30M Investment
The agency recently announced a notice of intent for $30 million to advance hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in support of the Oct. 8 holiday.
EPA Proposes Key Changes to Renewable Fuel Standard
The Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule seeks to update regulations to promote the use of biofuels and adjust to the current state of the renewable fuels market.
EPA Offers $7M in Rebates to Reduce School Bus Emissions
The agency is now requesting applications for the fourth rebate program to fund cleaner school buses under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act reauthorization.
D.C. Area Transit Agency Grows with 100 New Flyer CNG Buses
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority exercised 100 options, valued at approximately $56 million, to add the heavy-duty, 40-foot Xcelsior CNG buses to its fleet.
NYC Clean Fleet Surpasses 500 EVs, Expects to Double by 2017
Mayor de Blasio says that the city’s fleet now operates more than 500 EVs and expects to reach 1,000 EVs by next year, working to cut vehicle emissions 80% by 2035.
CARB to Host Clean Vehicle, EV Tech Symposium at SCAQMD Facility
The event will feature sessions on PEV and FCEV tech; electric charging and hydrogen infrastructure; and clean engine advancements.
NGVAmerica White Paper Touts Natural-Gas Benefits for Fleets
The association released new documents as a resource for its members and the industry when discussing the benefits of using NGVs, including CNG, LNG and RNG vehicles.
FedEx Freight Invests Big with 100 CNG Vehicles, Fueling Station
The company contracted with Clean Energy Fuels to design, build and maintain the CNG station, which will fuel the natural gas fleet at its Oklahoma City Service Center.
DOT Funds Nat-Gas Projects Through $211M Bus Program
Several CNG projects have been chosen for the DOT's Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program, which is designed to provide more reliable transit service across the U.S.
Clean Energy Wins CNG Contract, Touts Calif. Clean Air Laws
Adding to its extensive natural gas portfolio, the company says its latest contract will enable fueling for over 580 CNG transit vehicles.
How New Fuel-Efficiency Standards Could Affect Fleets
The new EPA and NHTSA standards are designed to be technology- and fuel-neutral, giving the industry a lot of flexibility in how to achieve them.
IC Bus Provides Propane-Powered Rides for Connecticut Students
To date, this order represents the single largest deployment of propane-powered school buses in the state of Connecticut.
BYD Launches EV Truck Lineup, Aims for Full Fleet Conversion
The Beijing Environmental Sanitation Engineering Group intends to be completely electric-powered within 2017.
Q&A with Plug In America: National Drive Electric Week 2016
The sixth annual National Drive Electric Week will be held Sept. 10-18, encouraging U.S. adoption of plug-in EVs.
It’s Final: Fuel-Efficiency Standards Finalized for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The EPA and DOT have issued a final Phase 2 GHG and fuel-efficiency rulemaking, encouraging a generation of cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles and advanced fuel technology.
Clean Energy Releases Spate of Natural Gas Achievements
Selected as a preferred vendor for Cummins' facility modifications, Clean Energy has announced several nat-gas fueling station openings and contract extensions.
Yet Another NGV Milestone: Ryder Surpasses 100 Million Miles
Following NGV announcements from UPS and then Frito-Lay, Ryder now claims to be the first commercial fleet outsourcing provider to reach this landmark achievement.
Frito-Lay’s CNG Fleet Notches 100 Million Miles in Sustainability Effort
Starting with 16 CNG freight trucks in 2011, the division's CNG fleet has now grown to surpass 500 vehicles, representing more than 35% of its long-haul inventory.
UPS Shatters Goal: Alt-Fuel Fleet Drives 1 Billion Miles
By the end of 2016, the delivery company will have invested $750 million in alt-fuel and advanced technology vehicles and stations worldwide.
Eaton Welcomes CNG Station with New GE Technology for NGVs
Located along Highway 85's “CNG Corridor,” the station is the first to feature GE’s modular CNG In A Box technology.
Ford, MIT to Roll Out Electric Shuttle Fleet for Mobility Project
The initiative is launching a fleet of EVs equipped with LiDAR sensors and cameras to improve transport services.
Electrifying Politics: Free EV Bus Rides at 2016 Dem Convention
In addition to hosting an EV ride and demo at the DNC, SEPTA plans to purchase 25 Proterra Catalyst buses and five overhead chargers in 2017.
San Diego Nonprofit Wins $5.9M Grant for Trucking Electrification
The California Energy Commission grant will fund the construction of 10 electric freight vehicles and support the Port of San Diego's emissions reduction goals.
Another NREL Shuttle Bus Gets Fitted with Lightning Hybrids’ ERS
NREL has installed Lightning Hybrids' hydraulic unit on a second fleet vehicle to serve its Golden, Colo., campus.
DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office to Achieve Goals with Alt Fuels
The VTO plans to use natural gas and propane fuels to reduce U.S. transportation petroleum use by 2.5 billion gallons a year in 2025.
Los Angeles DOT Shells Out $6.8M to Expand CNG Coach Fleet
With the addition of nine more commuter coaches, the LADOT fleet now has 104 CNG-powered MCI coaches serving its Commuter Express system.
Alt-Fuel Fleet Event Headed for California Raceway
The event will include educational presentations, networking opportunities, and a ride-and-drive with AFVs.
Plug-In Vehicle Battery Market Expected to Swell to $10 Billion
A Lux Research report says that six carmakers, including Tesla and Volkswagen, will account for 90% of battery demand, with EVs emerging as the drivetrain of choice.
Volkswagen to Settle Dieselgate with $15.3 Billion, EV Ramp-Up
The automaker has agreed to provide billions to settle its emissions scandal in what is being called the largest auto-related class-action settlement in U.S. history.
Colorado Gov. Signs Legislation to Simplify Tax Credits for AFVs
The bill will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017, helping to accelerate the transition to cleaner, low-cost, alternative fuels for Colorado fleets and consumers.
EV Rally Sets Off to Travel the World in 80 Days or Less
Teams will cross three continents, 20 countries and more than 40 major cities, aiming to beat the 127-day record.
Daimler to Invest a Whopping $7.9 Billion in FCEV, BEV Technologies
With a massive investment in electromobility, the automaker pledges to electrify all Mercedes-Benz model series.
LAPD Goes Electric with 100 BMW i3 Vehicles for Transport Fleet
Through a three-year, $1.4 million lease deal, the LAPD will acquire and use the EVs for transport and outreach.
BMW i3 REx Owners Sue Automaker for Range Extender Defect
Plaintiffs claim their EVs go into "limp mode" - dropping to dangerously low speeds and failing to accelerate.
DOE Pledges $22M to Develop Sustainable Transportation Tech
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has invested in three initiatives to catalyze alternative-fuel use nationwide.
Indiana School District Celebrates Purchase of Two Autogas Buses
The Blue Bird autogas buses will reduce pollution, provide a quieter ride, and slash gas and maintenance costs.
Alliance AutoGas’ Converted F-150 Returns Home from Clean Air Ride
After traveling 5,700 miles, the bi-fuel F-150 has finally returned home - and boasts a 25% emissions reduction.
How Autogas Dispenser Standards Can Maximize Fleet Operator Safety
Adherence to NFPA 58, along with UL 495 and CAN1-124 listings, can create an ideal user experience.
DOE Chooses Climate Action Champion for Hydrogen, FCEVs
The City of San Francisco is embracing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for local transportation.
SDG&E Injects $7.5M in Education Push to Encourage EV Ownership
With this investment, San Diego Gas & Electric moves to “lead the charge” among large cities in electrifying the transportation sector.
SCE Launches $22M Charge Ready Program for 1,500 EV Stations
SCE says it will eventually seek to expand the program to approximately 30,000 EV charging stations.
LeeTran to Switch Entire Fleet to Autogas Within Five Years
A Florida public transit agency adds autogas vehicles to its paratransit fleet and plans a full conversion in five years.
IHS Says Auto OEMs Will Introduce 17 FCEV Models by 2027
A report from IHS Automotive says global FCEV production will reach more than 70,000 vehicles annually by 2027.
DOE, DOT Partner on Alt-Fuel Technologies, Smart Transportation
The two agencies signed an MOU to leverage their expertise in transportation energy technology and safety systems.
Does Buying an Electric Vehicle Make Sense?
Want an electric vehicle? A new study by Carnegie Mellon University says the one you should buy depends on where you live.
California’s Largest EV Charging Facility Opens
The City of Santa Clara welcomes 49 EV charging stations in the parking garage near the 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium.
Record Fleet Sales for Nissan EVs In Europe
Nissan sold more than 7,500 LEAFs and e-NV200s to fleet operators and municipalities in Europe, notching a 28% share of the EV fleet market. That marks over 20,000 Nissan EVs sold to fleet customers across Europe since its launch.
Largest Public/Private CNG Station Opens in Central Florida
The six-acre facility, which includes five CNG dispensers with the capacity to distribute 40 gallons per minute, comprises two stations within one location – a private station for LYNX and a second station open to the public at large.
