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ETI to launch project to develop Flettner rotor sails for ships; seeking at least 10% improvement in fuel efficiency

Green Car Congress

The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) in the UK is seeking partners for a new project which it hopes will deliver fuel savings of at least 10% for large shipping vessels. The Flettner Rotor Supply, Install and Commission Project will deliver a full scale demonstrator of Flettner Rotor technology on a large ocean going vessel which the ETI intends to source for the demonstration phase.

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Toyota teaser, VW hybrid, diesel car disappears, NY show preview: The Week In Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which new version of the Toyota Prius do we think will be launched at next week's New York Auto Show? And, what upcoming diesel car won't make it to the U.S. after all? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, March 18, 2016. Friday, we updated our list of green cars at the 2016.

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Transport for London launches first all-electric, long-range double-decker BYD buses into service

Green Car Congress

Transport for London (TfL) has introduced the first long-range, battery-electric BYD Double-Decker buses into revenue service routes. TfL celebrated the historic decision to deploy its first all-electric double decker buses with a special ceremony at London city hall this week with London’s Deputy Mayor of Environment and Energy, Matthew Pencharz formally receiving the first bus from BYD Europe.

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