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SoCalGas to convert 200 new F-250 trucks with Landi Renzo systems to run on renewable natural gas

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SoCalGas) will convert 200 new Ford F-250 service pickup trucks to run on renewable natural gas (RNG). The service trucks will be outfitted with the newest Landi Renzo Eco Ready equipment, a California Air Resource Board (CARB)-certified ultra-low emissions vehicle system. Southern California Gas Co.

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OCTA board approves draft plan for conversion to 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040; testing fuel-cell and battery-electric

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The Orange County Transportation Authority board has approved a draft plan outlining how the agency will convert the OC Bus fleet to 100% zero-emission technology by 2040. OCTA’s zero-emission bus rollout plan will now be submitted to the California Air Resources Board.

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Rhombus Energy Solutions announces UL 1741SA certification for its high-power charging systems for fleet EVs

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UL 1741 is UL’s Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources. Rhombus bidirectional 60kW chargers are designed to be utilized with EV fleets and by charging network operators.

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Omnitek receives EPA approval for 12L diesel-to-natural gas converted Mack E7 engine

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Omnitek will offer 100% dyno-tested “drop-in” ready converted engines, configured for quick installation. There is significant pent up demand for converting the popular Mack E7 engine model to natural gas. There is significant pent up demand for converting the popular Mack E7 engine model to natural gas. —Werner Funk.

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Utah Transits Authority adding 5 battery-electric New Flyer buses to fleet

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DC power is converted to AC power and is supplied to each of these major systems separately. The bus also as a converter to supply 24-volt DC power for power steering, interior fans, lights, and other accessories. Vanner provides the DC/DC converter. Altoona test report , New Flyer XE40.

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Omnitek Engineering enters into agreement with refuse collection company to convert diesel engines to natural gas

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Werner Funk, president and chief executive officer of Omnitek Engineering, noted this customer’s nationwide commitment to convert all of its more than 18,000 refuse collection trucks to operate on natural gas through a multi-year program comprised of diesel engine conversions and the purchase of new natural gas trucks.

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Motiv Power Systems secures $15M in funding from GMAG Holdings Corp.

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The funding will be made by means of convertible notes that are expected to be converted into a Series C funding round, which Motiv is in the process of raising. With this new financing, Motiv aims to scale further its manufacturing operations, as well as fund technology and geographic expansion.

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