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EPA proposes CO2 limits for future power plants; flexibilities for phasing in control technology; anticipates negligible impacts

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For purposes of this rule, fossil-fuel-fired EGUs include fossil-fuel-fired boilers, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) units and stationary combined cycle turbine units that generate electricity for sale and are larger than 25 megawatts (MW). EPA will also hold public hearings on this proposal. fired EGUs.

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PIP Declares Victory

Plug In Partners

Here's the press release: PLUG-IN PARTNERS DECLARES VICTORY In January 2006, Austin Energy launched the national Plug-In Partners campaign, a grassroots effort to demonstrate to automakers that there is sufficient demand to support the mass production of flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. PHEV s address all needs.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

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Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that first year sales of the automaker's plug-in hybrid could quadruple that of the Toyota Prius' U.S. The car, expected to run 40 miles without recharging, will cost less than $30,000. "If Selling 60,000 hybrids would be a coup for GM, which lost nearly $2 billion in 2006.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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However, since the cost of the hydrous ethanol is significantly lower, hydrous ethanol will provide a lower cost per mile travelled, assuming the processing cost savings is passed on to the consumer. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in the United States. As used in this section and Sec. 80.28, “applicable standard” means: 9.0

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Interview with Chris Paine in the Whole Life Times

Revenge of the Electric Car

2006), and you’ll learn that those once-dead electric vehicles (EVs) are now exacting a shocking revenge. Obviously cars brought a lot to our society, but they’ve also had a tremendous cost. 2006), and you’ll learn that those once-dead electric vehicles (EVs) are now exacting a shocking revenge. Q: How do you get around now?

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Governor Pataki On Board

Plug In Partners

Since the “exclusivity” contracts prohibit service stations from obtaining renewable fuels like ethanol (E85) from other sources, these fuels are not available for sale to consumers. * Taken from the press release , New York Governor's Office, August 2, 2006 Become a Partner today. Thanks to Green Car Congress for the tip.

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Up close and personal with Volkswagen’s e-Golf carbon offset project: Garcia River Forest

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The new non-erosive structure cost about $400,000. how many trees the managers will remove either for sale or to better support the regrowth of the redwoods. Garcia River Forest Integrated Resource Management Plan (August 2006). Looking down to the water from the bridge, one can see fish flitting about in the clear water.

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