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Bill Bliem standing in front of NFI trucks

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NFI Industries: Champions for Technology and Sustainability

August 22, 2018Learn from Bill Bliem, Senior Vice President Fleet Services for NFI, on his accomplishments and milestones in fleet services.

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How to Reverse the Upward Trend of GHG Emissions in California

August 14, 2018Although California has significantly reduced its GHG emissions, emissions from the transportation sector have actually increased. Learn how the state can reverse the trend.

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New Jersey Port Makes Strides to Reduce Emissions

August 7, 2018The New Jersey Clean Cities Coaliation is working with diverse stakeholders at the Port of New Jersey to help address challenges and reduce emissions.

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Solar Energy for Auxiliary Power in Trucks and Trailers

Gain insight into how fleets can evaluate if solar panels are a good investment, as well as the many benefits solar energy can offer.

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City of Dublin, Ohio: Today’s CNG Fleet to Tomorrow’s Testbed for Autonomous Technology

July 20, 2018Learn firsthand from Darryl Syler, the Director of Fleet Management for the City of Dublin, Ohio, on his history and success in managing innovative fleets and his vision for the future.
Daimler Electric Truck eCascadia

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Major Electric Truck Project by Daimler and Calif. Clean Air Agency

July 13, 2018The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced the launch of a $31.3 million electric truck demonstration project.

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The Funding Fireworks Show Is About to Start, Where Will You Be?

July 5, 2018Utilities and states across the country lead with substantial investments in clean transportation projects and a commitment to reducing emissions.

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Trump’s Bailout for Coal Power May Undermine the Benefits of EVs

June 26, 2018President Trump has ordered Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to prepare immediate steps to prevent the retirement of coal and nuclear electricity generating facilities. This could delay the progress in the transportation sector.

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ZEV Scorecard Assesses States’ Progress on EVs

June 19, 2018The Electrification Coalition (EC) released its first Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) Scorecard to assess states' actions building EV market.

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Alternative Fuel Vehicles Help Disaster Recovery, Fleet Resiliency

June 12, 2018Vehicles that run on an alternative fuel – such as biodiesel, electricity, natural gas, and propane – can help build system resiliency by diversifying an emergency response fleet if a storm or other emergency disrupts a state’s primary fuel supply.

Clean Communities of Central New York (CC of CNY)
final VW settlement plans

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FUNDING: Get Ready to Drink from the VW Firehose

June 6, 2018Final VW settlement plans open up for applicants in several states across the U.S. and school districts among the early winners.

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NYC Fleet Driving the Road to Sustainability

June 1, 2018New York City has always been one of the nation’s leaders when it comes to fleet sustainability efforts. The New York City Fleet (NYC Fleet) is operating what is probably the widest variety of alternative power vehicles and technologies in the nation.

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Santa Monica Big Blue Bus runs on RNG.

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RNG Is the Fast Track to Cleaner Air in California

May 10, 2018RNG has four big benefits: It’s a climate twofer, reducing greenhouse gas emissions through both its production and use. It reduces toxic air pollution. Its local production creates good jobs. And it can do all this now, through use in readily available near-zero natural gas engines.

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Clean School Buses

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4 Ways School Districts Can Clean Buses & Boost Bottom Lines

May 9, 2018Cleaning up school buses benefits both school districts’ bottom lines and the health of the students they serve. Here are 4 ways to clean school buses.

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Agility and Romeo Announce Battery Pack Partnership

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Self-Monitoring Electric Vehicle Battery Coming to Market

May 3, 2018Agility Fuel Solutions and battery pack maker Romeo Power Technology have partnered to produce light, customizable battery packs for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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The Future of Last-Mile Delivery Goes Beyond Vehicle Electrification

May 3, 2018Vehicles that bring goods to homes and businesses in the “last mile” of delivery will be the first to undergo electrification, but the sector itself is ripe for more than just powertrain disruption.