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Coverage of electric, hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative-fuel vehicles, charging infrastructure, emissions reduction, decarbonization, environmental regulations, and strategies for building more sustainable fleet operations.

News•by Staff•February 16, 2019

Amazon Leads $700M Investment in Electric Truck Maker

As it builds out its delivery fleet, Amazon is moving toward using a battery-electric delivery vehicle produced by Rivian Automotive. Amazon is leading a $700-million investment in the company.

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News•by Staff•February 15, 2019

PERC Offers Propane Autogas Tour at Work Truck Show

The Propane Education & Research Council invites fleet owners and managers to take the Propane Autogas Tour for a chance to win a handful of prizes in the PERC booth at The Work Truck Show 2019.

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News•by Staff•February 12, 2019

Republic Services Increases Use of Renewable Natural Gas

Republic Services will increase its utilization of renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel over the next five years in order to reduce fleet emissions by an equivalent of roughly 250,000 metric tons of CO2.

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News•by Staff•February 7, 2019

N.Y. Power Authority Offers $3M to Fleets for EVs

Municipalities and rural electric cooperative utilities can apply for zero-interest financing to purchase electric vehicles or charging infrastructure.

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News•by Staff•February 7, 2019

XL to Unveil Plug-In Hybrid F-250, Adds to Team

XL will be unveiling a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at The Work Truck Show 2019. The company has added two new members to its executive team.

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News•by Staff•February 5, 2019

Republic Services Goes Fully Electric with Mack

Mack Trucks will partner with Republic Services to build and operate a fully electric Mack LR refuse truck to help the refuse fleet achieve zero-emissions goals.

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News•by Paul Clinton•February 4, 2019

DHL Adds Electric Delivery Vans to U.S. Fleet

DHL Express will add 63 battery-electric cargo vans to its U.S. delivery fleet starting this year in the San Francisco area, as it seeks to reduce emissions by boosting the number of alternative fuel vehicles, the company has announced.

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News•by Staff•January 31, 2019

Los Angeles Bookmobiles Powered by Motiv

This year, Los Angeles County will expand its zero-emission fleet with two bookmobiles powered by Motiv EPIC chassis.

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Articles•January 31, 2019

Options for Retiring Propane Autogas Work Trucks

Propane autogas vehicles provide a lot of value when it is time to replace or retire the asset, whether fleet owners plan to sell privately, at a public auction, or trade-in the vehicle. Here are a few things to consider when making the decision.

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News•by Staff•January 25, 2019

Washington Utility Grows Hybrid Van & Truck Fleet

Washington state’s largest energy provider serving nearly 2 million customers has expanded its electrified fleet with 40 XL-equipped hybrid Ford vehicles, including Transit vans and F-250 trucks.

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