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DOE awards $4M to two DME projects

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Renewable DME significantly reduces emissions and carbon intensity when used in place of traditional fuels in three applications: As a blending agent with liquified petroleum gas (LPG, or propane); As a diesel replacement in compression ignition engines; and. As an energy-dense, cost-effective means to transport and store renewable hydrogen.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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The new regulation also takes regulatory steps to assure that ZEVs can be full replacements to gasoline vehicles, hold their market value for owners, and that used car buyers are getting a quality vehicle that will not pollute. The carbon canister is one of the main components of an evaporative system and absorbs and stores gasoline vapors.

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Propel Fuels expands retail sales of drop-in renewable diesel across Southern California; $2.59/gallon

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Diesel HPR is now available at 13 Propel locations across Southern California markets including: Los Angeles/Orange County: Fullerton, Harbor City, La Mirada, Lakewood, Norwalk, Torrance and Wilmington. Locations, directions and real time pricing can be found on Propel’s mobile app available in the Android and Apple app stores.

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

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Anyone in the market for an eco-friendly vehicle might be wondering about the difference in hybrid vs. electric cars. While conventional gasoline-powered vehicles (sometimes called internal combustion engines (ICE)) run on gasoline that emits carbon monoxide and other gases into the environment, EVs burn fewer and cleaner emissions per mile.

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