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Wabtec signs MOUs with CMU, Genesee & Wyoming to decarbonize freight rail & improve safety; battery and fuel cell locomotives

Green Car Congress

In addition, Wabtec announced an MOU with Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), One consists of powering locomotive fleets with alternative energy sources, such as batteries, and eventually, hydrogen fuel cells for a zero-emissions freight rail network pilot. This vision consists of two parts. —Jack Hellmann, CEO of G&W.

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NETL to award $13M to GTI and partners to advance carbon capture technology

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GTI and partners, The Ohio State University, Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC), and Trimeric Corporation (Trimeric), have been selected for award on a project to advance Ohio State’s transformational membrane technology to provide step-out reductions in CO 2 capture cost and energy penalties.

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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to boost production, use of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel

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The bill would require the Department of Energy to track foreign imports and domestic production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Wyoming is already a leading producer of renewable diesel and is expected to produce a lot more in the near future. It’s a win for the environment and a win for America’s economy.

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New bill in coal-producing Wyoming would ban renewable energy for utilities

Green Car Reports

While renewable-energy use has grown substantially over the last few years, the regulatory environment remains volatile. Some states have worked hard to stimulate renewable energy, supporting infrastructure projects and offering incentives to consumers who install home solar arrays.

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The unique role some Tribal nations are taking in the EV transition

Plug in America

The roadblocks to affordable and effective charging infrastructure that are sometimes posed by traditional utility models have the potential to be overcome through a new type of entity called a Tribal Energy Development Organization, or TEDO. With the designation, Tribes have a greater say in the way electricity is delivered and managed.

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Grocery giant Loblaw doubles electric semi fleet, has 25 Tesla Semis on order

Baua Electric

The addition of these electric trucks is a testament to our dedication to clean energy and responsible corporate citizenship,” Scott adds. “We We firmly believe that this investment will not only benefit our company but also contribute positively to the environment and the communities we serve.”

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Study finds high sodium bicarbonate concentrations in water from coal-bed natural gas production harms aquatic life; water treatment can mitigate effects

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New methods of energy production can also bring new risks to the environment that have not yet been evaluated or quantified.” The study area included the Tongue and Powder Rivers in Montana and Wyoming, where several types of experiments and assessments were used for 13 aquatic species. —USGS Director Marcia McNutt.

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