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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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UPS plans to invest approximately $50 million to build an additional nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, bringing the total number of stations to 13. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

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EPA proposes Tier 3 standards for gasoline sulfur content and vehicle emissions; harmonized with California LEV III

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With a proposed start in 2017, the Tier 3 program is also harmonized with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Low Emission Vehicle (LEV III) program—enabling automakers to sell the same vehicles in all 50 states. 1 Jan 2017. 1 Jan 2017. Vehicle emissions. Model Year. LDT2,3,4 and MDPV. Model Year. Model Year.

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DOE Selects Two SOFC Projects to Move Into Next SECA Phase

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SOFCs operate by separating oxygen from air and transferring it across a solid electrolyte membrane, where it reacts with a fuel—such as synthesis gas derived from coal, biofuels, or natural gas—to produce steam and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ). Cost of $700 per kilowatt (2007 dollars) for an integrated fuel cell power block.

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DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. The agencies also project that higher costs for. mpg US (5.87

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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The K5 is more than a replacement for the Optima, which had been Kia’s midsize sedan stalwart since 2000. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. possibly being the poster child for how good they are.

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SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall launch long-term initiative for CO2-free ironmaking for steel production

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Conventional direct reduced iron is produced by the reduction (removal of oxygen) of iron oxide lumps or pellets at 800-1050 °C—below the melting point of iron (1536 °C)—by interaction with reductants (H2+CO) derived from natural gas or coal. The HYBRIT project has an almost 20-year timeline: Pre-feasibility study from 2016-2017.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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gallon gas tank—I can fill up either 40 miles from home or about 40 miles from my destination. But in many cases, they don't have the 200-foot sign with a gas station logo over them. It makes no sense to me to own a gas-only car in 2030 or even just a plain hybrid. From Pittsburgh to the town of Gardiner, N.Y.,