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EPA proposes rule for nationwide 30% cut in GHG from existing power plants by 2030 relative to 2005

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the already widely-discussed (albeit without much detail) “Clean Power Plan” proposal, which mandates a national average 30% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants from 2005 levels by 2030. Expanded lower-carbon generation.

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FedEx Express and Nissan to begin testing e-NV200 battery-electric van in DC

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and Nissan will begin testing the Nissan e-NV200 battery-electric compact cargo vehicle under real world conditions in Washington, D.C. FedEx will deploy the Nissan e-NV200 in the Washington, DC area, where it will undergo field tests that subject it to the routine requirements of a delivery vehicle.

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ABB to provide power and propulsion solution for 10 all-electric ferries

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ABB has secured a contract with Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondán to supply the all-electric power solution for fast 40-meter urban passenger ferries transporting up to 540 passengers each across Lisbon’s Tagus river. The 10 new ferries will be operated by the public ferry company Transtejo, S.A.

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GE Transportation Unveils New Evolution Series Locomotive; 17% Reduction in Fuel Consumption, 70% Reduction in Emissions

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The new model, which is part of GE’s ecomagination program, delivers a cleaner, faster, safer and more reliable alternative to the aging North American fleet of DC-powered locomotives. In addition, this latest Evolution locomotive has a higher top speed than traditional DC-powered locomotives. The new Model ES44C4. Click to enlarge.

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Solena signs LOI with Rentech for Fischer-Tropsch technology for first commercial-scale renewable jet fuel facility in Europe

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a bioenergy and biofuels company based in Washington DC, has signed a letter of intent with Rentech, Inc. The facility will convert more than 500,000 metric tonnes of waste biomass feedstock into synthesis gas (BioSynGas) every year, using Solena’s proprietary plasma gasification technology. The Solena Group, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Wal-Mart Testing Two Different Hybrid Systems and Three Alt Fuels on Class 8 Trucks

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The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. Wal-Mart will test this diesel-electric hybrid in the Detroit area. The electrical system can provide additional power during hill climbing, even at highway speeds.

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Technology Architecture of Audi A8 Hybrid Shown in Geneva Previews the Production Q5 Hybrid, Due This Year

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TFSI gasoline engine and an electric motor that together develop a total output of 180 kW (245 hp) of system power and 480 N·m (354 lb-ft) of torque. TFSI with the electric motor. In conjunction with the electric unit, this functions as a torque converter. During electrical—i.e.

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