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Caelus confirms large-scale oil discovery on the North Slope of Alaska

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Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC, a privately held independent exploration and production company, announced that its subsidiary, Caelus Energy Alaska Smith Bay LLC, has made a significant light oil discovery on its Smith Bay state leases on the North Slope of Alaska. This discovery could be really exciting for the State of Alaska.

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Alaska Railroad to demo hauling LNG in intermodal containers; 1st railroad permitted to haul LNG

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The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) will demonstrate the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in intermodal LNG ISO containers from southcentral to interior Alaska during a month-long operational performance project in early fall 2016. Here, the ISO containers will be transported by flatbed truck the last 4.5

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ICCT: US domestic airlines show modest improvement in fuel efficiency since 2010, top performers Alaska and Spirit widen lead

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from 2010 to 2012, less than what is needed to meet US greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, according to an analysis released today by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Alaska is very efficient in large part because it operates a new Boeing fleet and uses turboprops on regional flights. Earlier post.)

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Study finds road conditions in US states worsening in important categories

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—Baruch Feigenbaum, lead author of the Annual Highway Report and assistant director of transportation at Reason Foundation. This edition of the Annual Highway Report uses state-submitted highway data from 2016, the most recent year with complete figures currently available, along with traffic congestion and bridge data from 2017.

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Port of Seattle announces partnership for sustainable aviation fuels at Sea-Tac Airport; 10% minimum by 2028, 50% by 2050

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An industry leader in the use of sustainable aviation biofuel, since 2011 Alaska Airlines has flown nearly 80 flights using sustainable aviation biofuel made of used cooking oil, forest residuals and non-edible, sustainable corn. The Port also worked with Carbon War Room and SkyNRG on a report analyzing supply chain financing options.

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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

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In a TESLA like presentation Fisker showcased the next 3 cars in the growing Fisker range Henrik Fisker believes the electric vehicle is the most fundamental shift in personal transport since the transition from the horse to the gasoline engine. Introducing the Pear, Ronin and Alaska. Geeta Gupta-Fisker founded Fisker Inc.

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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.

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