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DHL Express deploys nearly 100 new Lightning Electric delivery vans in US

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Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Cover the Cost of Your EV Charging Project with the Charge Ahead Colorado EV Charging Rebate Program

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Charge Ahead Colorado provides funding in the form of a rebate for EV charging installations throughout the State of Colorado. For those in the State of Colorado, the Charge Ahead Colorado EV charging rebate program by the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) provides generous funding opportunities.

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Lightning Hybrids , a maker of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), released initial results from emissions testing conducted by an independent testing facility in Colorado of two medium-duty trucks upfitted with the Lighting Hybrids system. Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid'

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13 governors send letter to automakers encouraging natural gas vehicle development

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Colorado Gov. Mary Fallin to promote the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel. Mary Fallin to promote the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel. For many Americans, high gasoline prices create a financial strain in an already difficult economic environment. —Governors’ letter.

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UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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increase to UPS’ current industry-leading alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet of 5,088 vehicles worldwide. To support the purchase and planned deployment of the 1,400 new CNG vehicles, UPS plans to build 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations. UPS CNG package truck. Click to enlarge. Charleston, W.Va.;

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Cummins chooses Hythane OptiBlend system for retrofitting dual-fueled power on drilling rigs

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Cummins has selected the OptiBlend Dual Fuel System from Hythane Company, a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perth-based Eden Energy Ltd to deliver an integrated solution for retrofitting dual-fueled power on drilling rigs. These blends were patented in 1990 for spark- and compression-ignition engines.

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Vertimass licenses ORNL ethanol-to-hydrocarbon conversion technology; overcoming the blend wall with drop-in fuels

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Fractional collection of the fuel product allows for the different fractions to be used as blend-stock for gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel. The resulting liquid can be blended at various concentrations into gasoline, diesel and jet fuels without negatively affecting engine performance. —Chaitanya Narula.