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Blue Bird first to offer certified ultra-low NOx level for propane school buses; 0.02 g/bhp-hr

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Blue Bird’s Vision Propane buses now offer an optional ultra-low NO x engine—developed in partnership with Roush CleanTech, and certified by both the EPA and California Air Resources Board at 0.02 CARB has further encouraged engine manufacturers to reduce levels below the current mandatory EPA standard of 0.2 The automaker’s $2.9-billion

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Volvo Trucks approves use of renewable diesel fuel

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Volvo Trucks North America, after concluding truck and engine lab testing, has approved the use of renewable diesel fuel for all of its proprietary Volvo engines, offering environmental and cost-savings benefits to customers. Volvo is the first OEM to endorse the use of advanced drop-in hydrocarbon renewable diesel fuel.

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Ryder sees increasing demand for heavy-duty natural gas trucks; expanding California program to other states

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a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has already secured lease agreements for 87 heavy-duty natural gas trucks from customers looking to take advantage of the fuel cost savings and environmental benefits of alternative fuel powered vehicles. Ryder System, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Cummins Westport begins development on new mid-range natural gas engine; production by 2015

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Exhaust aftertreatment will be provided by a simple, maintenance-free three-way catalyst (TWC). The SEGR technology was introduced with the ISL G in 2007, and was developed to meet 2010 EPA emission requirements. In our experience, that has been a very good compromise for the use of natural gas in many applications. The ISB 6.7

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Santa Monica signs 5-year deal with Clean Energy for renewable LNG for bus fleet; deploying CWI Near-Zero NOx engine

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NO x engine, the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 This technology was developed to meet the stringent 2010 EPA emission requirements and was introduced with the ISL G in June 2007.

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Cummins Euro 6 engines compatibile with HVO renewable diesel & other paraffinic fuels; fuels at “point of commercial maturity”

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No additional engine maintenance is required when using HVO, and the same fuel filters are retained. HVO is easily blended with standard diesel at varying percentages, including winter grade fuels. Tailpipe emissions of particulate matter (PM) and oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) are no higher when using HVO than with standard diesel.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Introduce Up To 100 Electric CODA Sedans Throughout 2011

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kWh battery system with active thermal management, the CODA offers a range of up to 120 miles based on US06 and LA4/UDDS EPA tests. As part of that agreement, Enterprise will provide courtesy transportation vehicles to CODA customers during service and maintenance periods. Equipped with a 33.8

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