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Pioneer Natural Resources adding 225 bi-fuel Westport WiNG natural gas F250s to fleet

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Pioneer Natural Resources, an oil and gas exploration and production company, is adding 225 bi-fuel, Westport WiNG natural gas powered Ford F250 Super Duty trucks to its fleet. Earlier post.)

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UPS Adopts Plan to Cut Its Airline Carbon Emissions An Additional 20% by 2020; Biofuels Part of the Plan

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UPS Airlines CO 2 emissions per Available Ton Mile, historical and targeted. CO 2 lbs/ATM (Available Ton Mile), for a cumulative reduction of 42% since 1990. UPS Airlines aviation gallons burned per 100 Available Ton Miles, historical and targeted. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. UPS Sustainability Report.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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California Air Resources Board. Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. PNM Resources. A 350 kW charging system could charge a 200-mile range battery in less than 10 minutes. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. ChargePoint. Consumers Energy. Con Edison. Connecticut Green Bank. Dayton Power & Light Company. Duke Energy.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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The near-term investment strategy seeks to: Advance new express high-speed corridor services (operating speeds above 150 mph (241 km/h) on primarily dedicated track) in select corridors of 200-600 miles (322-966 km). (As Louis, Kansas City, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville). Earlier post.)

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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