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Amogy and Ballard to integrate maritime fuel cell engines in zero-emission ammonia-to-power platform

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a developer of emission-free, energy-dense ammonia power solutions ( earlier post ), will purchase fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems for ammonia-to-power maritime applications. Ballard’s FCwave engine is a scalable fuel cell system certified for operation in marine environments. Amogy Inc., Earlier post.)

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Draft of EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows Overall GHG Emissions Down By 2.9% in 2008; Transportation Emissions Down 5.7% in Largest Annual Change Recorded Since 1990

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CO 2 emissions from the US transport sector, 1990-2008. The draft report of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2008 shows that in 2008, overall greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions decreased by 2.9% (206.1 Tg CO 2 in 2008 from 1,893.8 Click to enlarge.

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Union Pacific Railroad investing $20M to test emissions-reducing locomotive technology in California; moving toward Tier 4 compliance with combination of EGR, DOC and DPF

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In March 2008, EPA finalized a three part program significantly to reduce emissions from diesel locomotives of all types: line-haul, switch, and passenger rail. In 2008, EPA estimated the social cost of the new program (rail and marine) will be approximately $740 million in 2030. Earlier post.)

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Qualifies for $3,400 Tax Credit

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The 2009 Escape and Mariner Hybrid FWD models qualify for a $3,000 tax credit; 4WD models $1,950. Owners of previous model-year Escape and Mariner hybrid models may also qualify for varying credit amounts from $1,950 to $3,000. The credit is only available to the original purchaser of a new, qualifying vehicle.

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CARB approves $423M plan to mitigate harm from Volkswagen defeat devices; significant investments in heavy-duty vehicles and equipment sectors

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There is also money to reduce emissions at freight facilities, marine projects and light-duty vehicle charging. The goal of this project category is to maximize NO x reductions by funding the most cost-effective zero-emission freight or marine projects. Beginning in model year 2008 VW sold about 600,000 2.0- Background.

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Reported Sales of US Hybrids Up 48.6% in August; 3.07% Market Share

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There were 26 selling days in August 2009, vs. 27 in August 2008. Changes in OEM hybrid market share, August 2008 to August 2009. in August 2008 to 8.2% Toyota dropped from 75% in August 2008 to 62.5% in August 2008, while GM saw its share drop from 6.3% in August 2008 to 4.4% by volume from August 2008.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Ford Escape sales totaled 20,241, a July record and up 94% versus a year ago, and Mercury Mariner sales were up 71%. The 2009 model Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid are the most fuel-efficient utility vehicles in America. over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results. over last July.