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Kinder Morgan to purchase El Paso for approximately $38B to form largest natural gas pipeline network and largest midstream energy enterprise in North America

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(KMI) and El Paso Corporation on Sunday announced a definitive agreement whereby KMI will acquire all of the outstanding shares of EP in a transaction that will create the largest midstream and the fourth-largest energy company in North America with an enterprise value of approximately $94 billion and 80,000 miles of pipelines.

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CORE BioFuel Inc. Enters into Biogasoline Purchase and Distribution Agreement with Elbow River Marketing LP

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he ZFI Gasoline produced by the MKS Process will be a 92 octane, carbon-neutral alternative to conventional gasoline produced from petroleum sources. he ZFI Gasoline produced by the MKS Process will be a 92 octane, carbon-neutral alternative to conventional gasoline produced from petroleum sources. CORE BioFuel Inc.,

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Winnebago offering LPG options on its Metro Link buses via ICOM

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ICOM North America has partnered with Winnebago Industries and their official distributor Metro Worldwide, for installation and distribution of ICOM bi-fuel and mono-fuel liquid propane injection systems for installation in the Winnebago Metro Link Bus products. V8 or 6.8L

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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As a result, we’ve sold more all-electric commercial EVs than any other vehicle manufacturer in North America to date. The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version. We are the only manufacturer to offer a CARB-certified electric van in the Class 3 segment.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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A new study by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that car dealerships pose a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption at the point of sale due to a perceived lack of business case viability in relation to gasoline and diesel vehicles. Only three North America-focused studies exist as of 2017.

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Study Finds Both Unemployment Rate and Fuel Price Influence Buyers Decisions on Fuel Economy of Vehicles Purchased

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From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle also found that while there was a significant negative relationship between the unemployment rate and the number of vehicles purchased, the price of gasoline did not have a major impact.

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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

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Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America. Vehicle must be used primarily in the United States.