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ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. expanding cleanup operations in Yellowstone River

Green Car Congress

The break reportedly occurred about 10 miles west of Billings. ExxonMobil Pipeline Company (EMPC) said it is expanding its clean up operation following a release of an estimated 750–1,000 barrels of crude oil into the Yellowstone River in Montana from the company’s Silvertip pipeline. Montana refining.

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What's the Difference Between All-Season and All-Season Touring Tires?

The Truth About Cars

In those climes, a single set of year-round rubber isn’t always the best of ideas, especially since what falls from the sky in places like Montana and Michigan is simply not to be believed. The Instinct AS01 tires come with a 60,000 mile/100,000km tread life warranty, giving you another reason to hit the road.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

Baua Electric

The R1T, Rivian’s all-electric truck, is built to tackle whatever you call a road with the ability to drive through 3+ feet of water, rock crawl a 100% grade, and tow up to 11,000 lbs. The Dual-Motor AWD R1T (Standard Battery Pack) with 270 miles range starts at $69,900, or $559 per month lease.

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Tips for Optimizing an EV Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

Today, models like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan have an average range of over 350 miles. This means that, unless you’re planning a road trip across rural Montana, you should always be able to find a charging station before you run low on power. Recharge stations are becoming more common, too.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

Cars That Think

Most nuclear plants around the world today are large light-water reactors, with capacities well over a gigawatt—quite a bit more than typical coal plants. Large reactors need consistent and prolific water sources to cool themselves, something not every old coal plant can provide. But in the future, not all reactors might be so large.

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PHEV's and Water Consumption

Plug In Partners

However, this story on water consumption seems to be more than just natural clever shaping, it seems seriously wrong. Water Supply, Researcher Says By Jennifer Bogo Popular Mechanics March 7, 2008 "A 30-mile commute in a gasoline-powered car would require the withdrawal of 18.9 Here is the story and the claims. gallons.

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Major spill from the ExxonMobil Pegasus pipeline in Arkansas

Green Car Congress

A breach in ExxonMobil’s Pegasus crude oil pipeline occurred late Friday afternoon near Mayflower, AR (about 20 miles north northwest of Little Rock and at the southeastern end of the Lake Conway reservoir). Approximately 4,500 barrels of oil and water (189,000 gallons US) have been recovered. Route of the Pegasus pipeline.

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