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California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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for upcoming workshops on the development of the Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation. Urban bus fleets had to select either a diesel path or an alternative-fuel path. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted a discussion document.

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DOEs Upcoming Renamed DEER Conference Expands Technology Focus Beyond Diesel

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Diesel technology remains the major focus of the conference, but DEER 2009 will now delve deeper into many other technologies, including gasoline engines, renewable and alternative fuels, homogenous charge compression ignition, and thermoelectrics for vehicle applications. Gurpreet Singh, Conference Chair.

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Scania unveils new heavy-duty global engine platform

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Revisions include improvements on the intake and exhaust manifolds; EGR system; turbochargers; pistons and cylinder liners. In addition, the need for training of workshop staff is significantly reduced since the basic architecture remains the same as before. Alternative fuels. For these new 9.3-liter

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Workplace Safety Programs. The objective of this effort is to provide safety training and guidance related to maintenance and garage facility upgrades and building modifications that are required in order to use alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services. htm Advocates of the Th!

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