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NewsSeptember 7, 2011

Los Angeles AFB to Replace Non-Combat Ground Fleet With EVs

WASHINGTON - Initial planning for the installation of charging infrastructure is under way, and the vehicles could be on the base as soon as January 2012. Approximately 40 vehicles are eligible for replacement with PEV models.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2011

City of Elgin Sustainability Plan Calls for Idling Policy, Alt-Fuel Study

ELGIN, IL - The City of Elgin Council approved a resident-written Sustainability Action Plan that includes 'greening' objectives for the fleet. A Sustainability Commission will oversee plan implementation.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2011

Eugene Water & Electric Board Adds All-Electric Transit Connect to Fleet

EUGENE, OR - The all-electric Ford Transit Connect van will be used for courier services. The estimated electric cost per mile is just 3.2 cents, as opposed to 36.8 cents per mile for gasoline.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2011

Los Angeles Agencies to Participate in Hybrid Truck Project

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dept. of Public Works and Los Angeles County are participating in a hybrid truck development project with Odyne Systems.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2011

Kansas City to Showcase Alt-Fuel Vehicle Program at National League of Cities Event

KANSAS CITY, MO - Kansas City has converted its vehicles to a range of alternative fuels and power sources, including compressed natural gas, biodiesel, and electricity.

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NewsAugust 31, 2011

El Paso Adds 45 Hybrids and 25 Propane-Fueled Vans

EL PASO, TEXAS – The City of El Paso has purchased a number of hybrids for its fleet within the last two years, increasing the total from 2 prior to 2010 to 47 in 2011.

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NewsAugust 31, 2011

City of Santa Ana Installs 'Green' Paint Protector

SANTA ANA, CA - The City of Santa Ana is applying Permagard products to 50 of its new fleet vehicles. The clear, protective treatment creates a permanent barrier between the vehicle's paint and environmental contaminants.

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NewsAugust 31, 2011

Sacramento Clean Cities to Hold Advanced Technology Forum

SACRAMENTO, CA - Sacramento Clean Cities will hold the Advanced Technology Forum on Sept. 13 at the California Automobile Museum.

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NewsAugust 25, 2011

Alaska Public Sector Fleets Test Propane-Fueled F-250 Pickup Trucks

ANCHORAGE, AK – Alaska’s Natural Gas Development Authority tested a propane-fueled F-250 pickup trucks for nine months to see how they operate in cold-weather conditions

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NewsAugust 22, 2011

Plug-in Electric Vehicle Sales Will Reach 5.2 Million by 2017

BOULDER, CO - According to a report from Pike Research, electrified vehicles will capture 4.9 percent of the total light-duty vehicle market in 2017.

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