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Ford Announces New Mustang Appearance Package, Anniversary Event, and Mystery Update

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Ford took a victory lap this week after realizing the Mustang is now the only traditional front-engine, rear-drive, V8-powered American sports coupe that’s still available after 60 years on the market. The event is supposed to include “track and drift ride-alongs, the latest Mustang news, and a first-hand look at the world’s racing Mustangs.”

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Neste’s sustainable aviation fuel available at Zurich airport during the World Economic Forum 2020

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Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel refined from waste and residues, will deliver renewable jet fuel (sustainable aviation fuel, SAF) to Zurich Airport during the World Economic Forum 2020 in Davos, Switzerland. This is the first time SAF is available in Switzerland.

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New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

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Both technologies can serve as a power back-up for electric vehicles in the event of a power outage. Renewable diesel is made from domestic waste products, achieves a 60% greenhouse gas reduction, and features lower tailpipe emissions than fossil fuel.

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Rolls-Royce mtu Kinetic PowerPack approved for renewable diesel

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For HVO, waste vegetable and animal fats and used vegetable oils can be used as base materials, which are converted into hydrocarbons by means of a catalytic reaction with the addition of hydrogen. If the public power grid fails, the systems intervene immediately and without interruption because they are already in action anyway.

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Mack Trucks delivers Mack LR Electric model to Republic Services to begin real-world trials

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Mack and Republic made the announcement during a virtual press event at Mack World Headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Republic Services is an industry leader in US recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal. The powertrain delivers 4,051 lb.-ft.

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Aberdeen City Council and bp sign joint venture agreement to develop city hydrogen hub

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This expansion would be enabled by the expected increased availability of local renewable energy sources, including developments that emerge from the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round.

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Tesla Cyberwhistle sells out hours after launch

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Don’t waste your money on that silly Apple Cloth, buy our whistle instead!” Don’t waste your money on that silly Apple Cloth, buy our whistle instead! The Apple Cloth was available for purchase shortly after the “Unleashed” Apple event and was back ordered up to almost 12 weeks at one point. Musk tweeted.

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