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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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Four of these modifiers offer CNG or propane bi-fuel and dedicated kits for the 2016 F-150: Altech-Eco , bi-fuel & dedicated CNG. The company is unveiling its first 2016 F-150 featuring the Westport WiNG Power System at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Dallas; the model is expected to be available for order this summer.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 engine brake thermal efficiency. mpg (19.26

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Two global fulfillment centers—one in Rotterdam and one in Dallas—can ship product to customers within 72 hours. The first plant is the cathode materials plant; Valence uses two or three proven partners to manufacture the cells, Donaghy said. The second is the module/pack manufacturing plant. We would aim to halve that, ” Donaghy said.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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