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News•by Staff•December 9, 2019

Chicago Area Clean Cities Honors Fleets with Green Initiatives

Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition (CACC) revealed the winners of its 2019 Leadership Awards who are recognized for their efforts in alternative fuels, which included several fleets

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News•December 9, 2019

Patent Reveals Electric Ford F-150 Details

The patent filings reveal a method to integrate batteries into a body-on-frame “skateboard” chassis in multiple battery housings as opposed to a single large battery placement. Engine motors could power each wheel.

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News•by Staff•December 6, 2019

Fleets Still Optimistic About EVs Despite Roadblocks

Approximately 90% of fleet owners have assessed, or plan to asses, the feasibility of incorporating more electric assets into their operations, though a major concern continues to be the lack of electric vehicle infrastructure and EV range anxiety, according to a 2019 electric vehicle survey from Mortenson.

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News•by Staff•December 6, 2019

Waste Hauler Adopts On-Site CNG Fueling Tech

Onboard Dynamics announced the deployment of its GoFlo natural gas compressor to Serv-Wel Disposal and Recycling, allowing the waste hauler to refuel its trucks in its fleet yard — without any reliance on electricity.

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News•by Staff•December 4, 2019

BYD Names Former Tesla Exec Head of Truck Team

BYD (Build Your Dreams) has named experienced business development executive Aaron Gillmore, formerly at Tesla and SolarCity, vice president of Truck Business for the electric-truck maker.

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News•by Staff•December 4, 2019

LA Cleantech Incubator Funds Electric Vehicle Rental Program

Pacoima Beautiful will work with LACI to build an EV carsharing program with startup companies Envoy and Pick My Solar, to test membership levels, payment models, and barriers to entry for EV adoption. 

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News•by Staff•December 4, 2019

Air Service Provider Chooses Propane Vehicles

One of the world’s largest air service providers is now operating emissions-reducing propane autogas vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2019

Quantum Developing New Hydrogen Fuel Tank

Quantum Fuel Systems is set to develop a new high-pressure hydrogen tank with a capacity of approximately 60 kg (132 pounds) of hydrogen.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2019

Time Names XL's Electric Drive System Top Invention

The XLP Plug-in Hybrid Electric drive system, which helps fleets meet sustainability goals by improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of commercial pickup trucks, was named as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of the year in the transportation category.

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News•by Staff•December 3, 2019

Lightning Systems Raises $41M for Electric Powertrain Ramp Up

The proceeds from the new funding will be used to ramp up production to fulfill new orders for electric powertrains for Ford Transits, Ford E-450s, Ford F-59 step vans, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD trucks, and Lightning Electric city buses.

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