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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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Solar Panels Mounted on Cab of Class 8 Truck

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Solar Panels for Trucks and Trailers, the Time has Come

July 2, 2018Solar has a place in the trucking industry, from supporting HVAC and hotel loads to powering liftgates, telematics and reefer units.

North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)

Autonomous Vehicles’ Beneficial Impacts Noted in Comprehensive New Report

June 27, 2018Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) have the potential to dramatically improve life for all Americans, as they move from concept to real-world testing.

Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE)

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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Hydrogen: A Global Coming of Age

June 21, 2018While the U.S. is seen as a global leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, more countries are embracing the fuel and technology as a way to reach zero emissions when batteries are not feasible.

California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC)
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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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Propane Autogas Bus

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Propane Autogas School Bus Registrations on 5-Year Roll

June 14, 2018Nationally, propane autogas is continuing an impressive five-year run in which registrations for propane autogas school buses have increased by 700 percent.

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

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)
marine industry regs

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Marine Industry Regs Could Send Shock Waves Through World Economy

June 7, 2018The slight bump in fuel prices we are experiencing now may pale in comparison to the costs consumers be paying in a year and a half.

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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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New Generation Biofuels Increasing in Viability

May 24, 2018It is predicted that mid – long term development in technology will improve the efficiency of biofuel production processes making it increasingly practical to produce more in a shorter time period.

Fuel Economy Necessary to Mitigate Effects of Geopolitical Risk

May 23, 2018Since they were first implemented in the mid-1970s, in the aftermath of the Arab Oil Embargo, fuel economy standards have served as a cornerstone of U.S. energy policy to reduce motorists’ vulnerability to petro-states’ actions and global oil market volatility.

Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE)
Connected Vehicles

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The Way of the Future: Connected Vehicle Tech

May 16, 2018Connected vehicles are becoming more and more prominent. Learn where these vehicles are now and where they are headed.

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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.

California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition