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California Gears up for Stricter Diesel Truck Emissions Regulations

Diesel-powered trucks appear to be in the crosshairs once again as California legislators, citing overwhelming public support, call for even tougher emissions regulations.

Northern California Fleet Groups to Host Clean Technology Event

The Northern California Clean Technology Forum brings together regional and national fleet managers and industry stakeholders to explore available technology and vehicle options today as well as looking at policies, incentives, and regulations helping to move the market.

Energy Department Offers $58M for Advanced Vehicle Tech

The U.S. Department of Energy has offered $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements through its Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program, the agency has announced.

Calstart Opens Regional Clean Transportation Center

Calstart has opened the San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center, aimed at accelerating the user of clean vehicles and fuels in the region.

EDI Offers CNG-PHEV Class 4 Truck

Efficient Drivetrains Inc. has developed a compressed natural gas and plug-in hybrid electric medium-duty truck that can achieve 40 miles of all-electric range or 27 mpg gasoline equivalent when in hybrid mode.

California Legislature Passes Clean Transportation Funding Bill

Assembly Bill (AB) 8, which would provide more than $2 billion in funding to help fleets and consumers purchase clean and low carbon cars, trucks, buses, and construction equipment, is now with Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature.

CALSTART to Invest $7.7 Million Into Fuel Cell Bus Technology

Since 2006, when CALSTART and the Federal Transit Administration first partnered, fuel cell life times (in transit operations) have more than doubled while costs have declined by 50 percent, according to CALSTART.

On the Quest for Green Dollars

For fleets struggling to find the funds to buy alt-fuel vehicles, there is money available. All it takes to get it is to formulate a plan, build relationships, and pay attention to the details.

Birmingham, Ala., Hosts Its First National Clean Truck Event

The first of five annual Clean Truck events provides information on clean truck fuels and technologies.

Energy Secretary Chu to Give Keynote Speech at Green Truck Summit

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu is set to give the keynote address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. The Green Truck Summit will be held March 5-6 in conjunction with the Work Truck Show 2012 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.