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Port of Houston Authority, Maersk Line and EPA Demonstrate Fuel Switching in the Gulf of Mexico

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In this demonstration, a low-sulfur (0.1%, 1,000 ppm) distillate marine diesel fuel was used within 24 nautical miles of the US and Mexican coastlines as the ship approached each port. The Roubaix’s propulsion engine and auxiliary engines normally run on bunker fuel with a sulfur content of 2.7% (27,000 ppm).

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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billion vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in 2015, with a concomitant increase in gasoline consumption. Both rail and bus emissions decreased during this time, due in part to the state’s efforts to transition to cleaner fuels and to electrify public transportation. billion in 2014, up 0.08% from the previous year. below their 2006 levels.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will receive funding to purchase battery electric buses, associated charging infrastructure and a back-up generator to maintain bus service in a disaster situation. Description. Alabama A&M University.

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