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Gas Prices Edge Upwards

Gas Prices Edge Upwards

| February 7, 2015

According to the latest Green Transit News, fuel prices moved upwards over the past few days. This week, the price of Regular nationwide was $2.172 vs. $2.054 one week ago bud down significantly from $3.269 last year at this time. The news in fuel prices for Diesel was somewhat similar.  One gallon of Diesel stands […]

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New Joint CNG Fuel Program from Agility Fuel Systems and Clean Energy

New Joint CNG Fuel Program from Agility Fuel Systems and Clean Energy

| February 6, 2015

Agility Fuel Systems, a leading designer and producer of natural gas fuel storage and delivery systems for heavy duty trucks and buses, and Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE), a recognized leader provider of natural gas fuel for the transportation industry in North America, have formed a joint CNG fuel system sales program to reduce the […]

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Millennials Drive Less, Rely on Technology More, Want to be Green

Millennials Drive Less, Rely on Technology More, Want to be Green

| February 6, 2015

A recent report from the DOT notes that while all Americans are driving fewer miles than they did a decade ago, younger adults are driving much less. Consider the facts: In 2009, Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 drove 21 percent fewer miles than their counterparts a decade prior. Even more shocking, fewer […]

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Public Charging Network in Canada Begins 2015 with a Real Jolt

Public Charging Network in Canada Begins 2015 with a Real Jolt

| February 5, 2015

The Electric Circuit, Canada’s first public charging network and the most extensive in Québec, has begun 2015 with a jolt. A good one, that is. It is a major initiative providing the charging infrastructure required to support the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles in Québec. Until now, charging is mainly done at home, where cars […]

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Nissan LEAF Only Plug-In Vehicle to Receive IHS Auto Loyalty Award

Nissan LEAF Only Plug-In Vehicle to Receive IHS Auto Loyalty Award

| February 5, 2015

Following a record-breaking sales year in 2014, the Nissan LEAF was named the best Non-Luxury Traditional Compact Car in the annual IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards. What’s more, the all-electric LEAF was the only plug-in vehicle to be included in the IHS Awards at the recent International Auto Show in Detroit. The IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards […]

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Peering into the Future of EVs with Alliance EVP Yamaguchi

Peering into the Future of EVs with Alliance EVP Yamaguchi

| February 5, 2015

With the race to dominate the EV market, Renault-Nissan Alliance plans to stay ahead of the game with innovation. Check out Alliance executive vice president Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi as he explains the company’s strategy from Davos, Switzerland. Click on Green Transit Video Feed or the photo above to watch.

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Kia to Unveil All-Wheel Drive Electric Car

Kia to Unveil All-Wheel Drive Electric Car

| February 5, 2015

Kia Motors America is expected to unveil an advanced and capable electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. It is anticipated to be a  bold off-roader, conceived by Kia’s California design studio and built for city dwellers seeking the ultimate urban escape. Intended to enable a wide array of outdoor […]

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Run Rosie Run: Meet the 68 Year-Old Welsh Grandmother Jogging Across the U.S.

Run Rosie Run: Meet the 68 Year-Old Welsh Grandmother Jogging Across the U.S.

| February 4, 2015

Imagine a brilliantly blue-eyed young woman in her 68th year who once ran 27 marathons over the course of 27 days, and you can begin to picture a human dynamo long on energy and never short on patience. She’s also currently running solo across the United States – all while pulling a 300-pound sled that […]

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Electric Drive Congress Kicks Off on Feb. 10 in DC

Electric Drive Congress Kicks Off on Feb. 10 in DC

| February 4, 2015

The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) has announced the list of speakers for the 2015 Electric Drive Congress, set for February 10 and 11 in Washington, DC. The event will assemble electric drive industry executives, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss the outlook for the market and what role policymakers can play in accelerating the […]

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U.S. Demographics Drive Need for More Green Transit Alternatives

U.S. Demographics Drive Need for More Green Transit Alternatives

| February 4, 2015

EXCLUSIVE TO GREEN TRANSIT NEWS: The findings of a new report issued by the Department of Transportation entitled “Beyond Traffic 2045: Trends and Choices,” paints a potentially troubling picture as it relates to how we travel and underscores the need for far more green transit alternatives to be implemented. Let’s start with the demographics: Over […]

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