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NewsMay 26, 2015

Obama Scales Back EV Goal for Fed Fleet

Only 7% of the vehicles purchased by the federal government during Obama's presidency were hybrid or battery electric powered, despite President Obama's call for 1 million such vehicles on the road by 2015.

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NewsApril 21, 2015

Tenn. City Utility Acquires Plug-In Hybrid Bucket Truck

The Oak Ridge Electric Department has acquired a new plug-in hybrid bucket truck to reduce noise and increase fuel efficiency, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

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NewsMarch 5, 2015

EDI Offers Class 3 Plug-In Hybrid Truck

Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) is now offering a Class 3 utility truck based on its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) drivetrain that can reduce emissions and fuel use by up to 80 percent, according to the company.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2015

Calif. Offers Funding to Fleets With Worst Air Pollution

Public fleets serving disadvantaged communities in California can apply for up to $15,000 in rebates for each green light-duty vehicle purchased. Plug-in hybrids, battery or range-extended electric vehicles, and fuel-cell vehicles are eligible.

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NewsNovember 18, 2014

U.S. Air Force Launches All-Electric Vehicle Fleet

The 42-vehicle fleet is the Department of Defense’s first non-tactical vehicle fleet composed entirely of plug-in electric vehicles.

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NewsMay 28, 2014

Texas Provides $7.7M in Grants for Light-Duty Alt-Fuel Vehicles

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is offering up to $7.7 million in incentives for the purchase or lease of eligible vehicles powered by CNG, propane autogas, or electric drives. Applicants can receive $2,500 per vehicle.

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NewsJuly 11, 2013

Indianapolis Dept. of Public Safety Study Says City Could Save $8M Per Year With Plug-in Hybrids

The Indianapolis' Department of Public Safety's (DPS') Vehicle Fleet Efficiency Team conducted a study that found that switching the 1,035 vehicles owned by DPS to plug-in hybrids could save close to $8 million over a five-year period.

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NewsApril 19, 2013

Vermont Begins Plug-in Hybrid Pilot Program

The State of Vermont has begun a plug-in hybrid pilot program. The State purchased a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid and plans to operate it in the Department of Buildings & General Services Fleet Management Services (FMS) motor pool program.

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NewsMarch 8, 2013

East Bay Clean Cities Hosts a Successful Plug-in and EV Showcase

The 2013 Plug-in and Electric Vehicle Showcase in Suisun City, Calif., is hosted by the East Bay Clean Cities in partnership with the NorCal Northern Nevada Chapter of NAFA and the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA).

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NewsDecember 6, 2012

Rhode Island Seeks First-Ever EV Bids

PROVIDENCE, RI – The State of Rhode Island is seeking bids for MY-2013 alternative-fuel vehicles. According to ecoRInews, this is the first time the State is including electric vehicles its annual purchase and allowing other government agencies to purchase from the contract.

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