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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 is providing the cleanest propane engine available for school buses on the market, with this version being 90% cleaner than the current emissions standard and 10 times cleaner than any non-Blue Bird propane school bus option available today. g/bhp-hr—a new version of the Ford 6.8

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Efacec licenses Qualcomm’s wireless EV charging technology

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Efacec intends to commercialize Qualcomm Halo technology to bring to market efficient and interoperable wireless charging infrastructure solutions, eliminating the need for charging cables and simplifying the EVs charging process. We believe Qualcomm Halo technology delivers the most advanced and comprehensive WEVC technology available today.

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UC Berkeley EBI, Shell sign $25M partnership to fund new energy tech research

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The collaboration will also focus on creating new energy technology that will enable fuels derived from sustainable sources to be readily available alongside conventional fossil fuels in the market. Shell is pleased to enter into a multi-year research collaboration agreement with the Energy Biosciences Institute.

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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Compared to gasoline or diesel methanol however offers much cleaner combustion, free of soot and emits no traces of sulphur or carcinogenic compounds which are formed in the combustion of liquid fossil fuels. Methanol which is produced with CRI’s method is one of the most environmentally friendly liquid fuels available today.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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With major fleet operators on board, the EV fleet market is expected to expand rapidly in the coming decade. As the EV market continues to grow, we can expect to see continued growth of EV adoption for businesses’ fleets. This will help to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future.

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Neste Oil to launch the first diesel complying with Category 4 WWFC diesel specification; reduces fuel consumption by 5% and emissions

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The highest WWFC specification diesel category is designed for markets with very advanced requirements for emission control to enable sophisticated NO x and PM after-treatment technologies. Select Properties of WWFC Category 4 Diesel Fuel (2006).

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California Energy Commission Adopts $176M Green Transportation Plan

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In its newly adopted Investment Plan, the Energy Commission proposes to expand the use of low carbon fuels and cleaner vehicles that are available today and open up the market for the more exotic technologies that are required in the future. 2 million for propane vehicles.