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News•November 28, 2012

Nissan Unveils Updated LEAF in Japan

TOKYO – Nissan unveiled an updated version of its LEAF electric vehicle in Tokyo, with enhanced features as well as more Japanese sales outlets with quick chargers.

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News•November 28, 2012

DOE Invests $11 Million to Help Fleets Reduce Petroleum Use

WASHINGTON – As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department announced 20 new projects that will help public and private fleets integrate petroleum-reduction strategies into their operations.

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News•November 28, 2012

Chicago Mayor Incentivizing Fleets to Replace Diesel with Electric

CHICAGO - Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the City will launch an incentive program for electric trucks in spring 2013, designed to encourage private and public fleets in the Chicago area to convert their diesel trucks to electric operations.

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News•November 21, 2012

Ryder’s Natural Gas Fleet Surpasses 6 Million Miles

MIAMI – Since deploying its natural gas truck program in 2011, the vehicles have replaced approximately 923,000 gallons of diesel fuel with natural gas and reduced emissions by more than 2,300 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.

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News•November 21, 2012

Chicago to Buy 20 Electric Refuse Trucks

CHICAGO - The City of Chicago plans to purchase 20 electric refuse trucks from Motiv Power Systems for $13.4 million. Each vehicle is a Class 8 truck with a range of 60 miles.

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News•November 21, 2012

More Than 100 Seattle & Portland Public School Buses to Run on Propane

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS – First Student Inc. received a grant of $890,000 toward the purchase of 89 buses placed in service for Portland Public Schools and $450,000 for 45 buses to be used in Seattle.

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News•November 21, 2012

2012 GREET Fleet Footprint Calculator Now Available

WASHINGTON – Version 2012 of the GREET Fleet Footprint Calculator, developed by Argonne, now allows users to examine algae-based biodiesel and compare conventional natural gas to shale gas.

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News•November 21, 2012

Venchurs’ Bi-Fuel Pickup Completes 4,000-Mile Road Trip from Detroit to Vegas

ADRIAN, MI – Venchurs reported that, as expected, there was no noticeable reduction in towing capabilities while running on CNG. The company said the bi-fuel Ford, which towed a 10,000-plus lb. trailer over 4,000 miles, performed exceptionally well.

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News•November 21, 2012

Spark EV Offers Performance-Vehicle Power and Fast-Charge Capability

SAN FRANCISCO – Green Fleet had the chance to drive the pre-production version of the Chevrolet Spark EV during the GM Electrification Experience in Sausalito, Calif.

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News•November 20, 2012

GE to Buy 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrids for Its Fleet

FAIRFIELD, CT - GE plans to buy 2,000 new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids for its fleet as part of its goal to convert more than half its global fleet to alternative-fuel vehicles.

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