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Hempstead Town, NYSERDA and National Grid Launch Long Islands First Hydrogen/HCNG Fuel Station

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The fueling station is located at the town’s Department of Conservation and Waterways in Point Lookout. It is the first hydrogen fueling station on Long Island, and the fifth station in the New York metropolitan area. NYSERDA provided $900,000 in funding for the project, and National Grid contributed $55,000.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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Co-developed with General Motors, the midsize ZDX rides on the Ultium platform that is also shared with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox EVs. And storage, too While the ZDX will continue to be produced by General Motors, Acura plans to launch additional EV models starting in 2026 based on its own global e:Architecture.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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As with all General Motors vehicles, the Silverado EV will be equipped with OnStar. A simple push of a button connects to a friendly representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Observations: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.

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CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

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CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. Renewable propane.

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U Toronto LCA suggests that with CNG as primary vehicle energy source, EVs best targeted at non-attainment areas

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This study evaluates the incremental life cycle air emissions (GHG and CAC) impact benefits and life cycle ownership costs of non-plug-in (CV and HEV) and plug-in (BEV) vehicles using natural gas as a common primary energy source. This high cost is largely due to the $13,000 battery that provides a 125-km (80-mi) driving range.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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In a wave of announcements, legacy automakers including Ford, General Motors, BMW, and Nissan announced their intention to use the NACS connector in future EVs. Businesses now need to be situated in eligible census tracts to claim a base credit of 6% of total project cost, per station, up up to $100,000.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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General Motors uses these on its heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC pick-ups as they can handle the stopping needs when towing as well as dissipate heat under repeated use. Changes are coming from General Motors, which has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025. Upscale, Techie Interior.