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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

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g/bhp-hr, and the engines also meet or exceed the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas (GHG) emission requirements. g/bhp-hr) since 2001. engines, the ISX12N features a new engine control module with improved durability, on-board diagnostics, an enhanced, maintenance-free three-way catalyst, and a closed crankcase ventilation system.

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Cummins Westport begins production of ISL G Near Zero NOx natural gas engine; first commercially available near zero NOx MidRange engine

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g/bhp-hr and also meet the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas (GHG) emission requirements. g/bhp-hr) since 2001. For the convenience of customers, base warranty, extended coverage options, maintenance procedures, and service intervals are the same as the current ISL G.

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CWI ISL G Near Zero natural gas engine certified to near zero NOx; 90% below current standard

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g/bhp-hr and also meet the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission requirements. g/bhp-hr) since 2001. Base warranty, extended coverage options, maintenance procedures and service intervals are also the same as the current ISL G. Cummins Westport ISL G NZ exhaust emissions will be 90% lower than the current EPA NO x limit of 0.2

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Cummins Westport announces MY 2018 natural gas engine line-up; near zero NOx

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g/bhp-hr, and the engines also meet or exceed the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas (GHG) emission requirements. g/bhp-hr) since 2001. The TWC is packaged as a muffler and is maintenance-free. NO x exhaust emissions are 90% lower than the current EPA NOx limit of 0.2

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The Next Oil Price Spike May Cripple The Industry

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In fact, at a little over $50 per barrel, oil is trading slightly higher than its historic, inflation adjusted average of $47 per barrel , which in and off itself calls into the question the “spike” view: If the period 2001 – 2014 was a clear historic abnormality, why should one expect the price to return those levels?

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Former Royal Navy Officer Advocates for LGBTQ+ engineers

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His team was responsible for the operation and maintenance of many of the submarine’s key systems, including torpedo launchers, navigation systems, sonar, radio communications, and the command system that pulls all of those systems together. The job was challenging and varied, Gracey recalls. s railways.

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