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Argonne LCA study finds many alternative fuels consume more water than petroleum and natural gas fuels

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They found that many alternative fuels consume larger quantities of water on a per km basis than traditional petroleum and natural gas pathways. LCAs [life cycle analysis] of water consumption are challenging to perform due to differences in definitions and terminology associated with water data. … Lampert et al.

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Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

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This is a common definition used by modelers and corresponds closely to what the public understands to be “oil.” particular, the speed of transition to alternative liquids is of key importance. Gorelick (2013) Peak Oil Demand: The Role of Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels in a Global Oil Production Decline.

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Axion Power Enters Worldwide Supply Agreement with Exide Technologies for PbC Batteries

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has signed a definitive Memorandum of Understanding for a multi-year, global supply relationship with Alpharetta, GA-based Exide Technologies for the purchase of Axion PbC batteries—multi-celled asymmetrically supercapacitive lead-acid-carbon hybrid batteries ( earlier post )—and other Axion technologies. An Axion Power PbC battery.

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VW Group head of research says its time for electrification, but progress has been extremely low; We need more

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We definitely need more for electromobility to become established in the market. It will not be enough to improve the efficiency of conventional engines or to launch alternative fuel concepts, Leohold said. Volkswagen is taking a three-step approach to address these challenges, he said.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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The power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors provided excellent rear visibility and were quiet going through the wind. To aid in rear visibility, the rear view mirror can act like a conventional mirror, but also as a high definition camera. A bed extender. Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.

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EC JRC finds delivery of large amounts of green hydrogen over long distances could be cost-effective

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Renewable hydrogen is an energy carrier produced from renewable sources such as wind and solar and can be used to replace fossil-based hydrogen for industrial processes or as alternative fuel in the transport sector, especially in heavy-duty and long-distance trucks, buses, ships and planes.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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Not much can knock around the Pacifica, including wind gusts and passing big rigs, all of which had a minimal effect on the stability and sure-footed feel. Second row passengers get individual, multimedia 10-inch horizontal, high-definition seat back video screens with HDMI ports as part of the Family Group.