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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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Laboratory and in-use fuel economy results Source: NREL. The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. Click to enlarge.

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Cummins investing more than $1B in US engine manufacturing network

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At the Fridley facility, Accelera by Cummins—Cummins’ zero-emission technology brand—will soon manufacture electrolyzers, which are a critical piece of the green hydrogen economy. million square feet full-service facility, concentrating on design, product, service engineering and manufacturing located just north of Minneapolis.

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Which City Has The Worst Fuel Economy For All Its Used Cars?

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The Motor City has the worst fuel economy among used cars, according to a new study by iSeeCars.com, as reported by WardsAuto. Minneapolis-St. If you want to buy a used Toyota Prius, don''t go shopping for one in Detroit. The study found that 71.2 percent of used cars in metro Detroit get 22.5 mpg or less. percent.'

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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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CCI is a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households.

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Environmental Charter High School Gets Solar; Greenius Goes EcoMedia

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In a still repressed economy during an era when “no new taxes” is the mindless mantra that forces cutbacks and the elimination of educational programs and resources, the only place the dollars are going to come from are nontraditional, innovative sources. The on-stage banner heralding the ribbon cutting event @ ECHS.

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DOE to award more than $27M to 12 plastics recycling R&D projects

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The following projects were selected under Topic 3: BOTTLE Consortium Collaborations to Tackle Challenges in Plastic Waste: University of Delaware (Newark, DE) - Circular Economy of Composites enabled by TUFF Technology – DOE Funding: $2,499,983.

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Test drive the Fusion Hybrid and attend American Idol finale

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Ford’s new 2010 Fusion will deliver the best-in-class fuel economy of any midsize sedan in America. Boston, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Tampa, Washington, D.C. Grand prize winners will be notified on May 17, 2009. May 7-9, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and May 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. May 14-16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m.

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