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IEA forecasts global oil demand to reach 101.6 mb/d in 2023; non-OECD countries lead expansion

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mb below the 2017-2021 average. As the refinery maintenance season winds down in the US, Europe and Asia and a rebound in Chinese throughputs gathers pace, global refinery activity is set for a solid recovery, IEA forecasts. OECD industry stocks also rose, by 42.5 mb/d), helped by government stock releases of nearly 1 mb/d.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. Slip Resistant Flooring: Buses will also feature durable and slip resistant flooring that allows for increased safety and easy maintenance. Earlier post.).

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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Since 2004, more than 1 million EcoFit DPFs have been put into use. The systems require little to no maintenance with occasional dosing system filter maintenance depending on the application. Currently, Cummins Emission Solutions offers two separate EcoFit on-highway systems: EcoFit Diesel Particulate Filter Systems.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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California’s vehicle GHG standards—authorized by AB 1493 (Pavley) in 2002, first approved in 2004, and extended in 2012—are delivering fuel consumption and CO 2 reductions. Since its launch in 2011, the regulation has generated a multitude of unique approaches for cleaner fuels. —Draft Scoping Plan Update.

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Proterra beefs up its battery expertise: Q&A CTO Dustin Grace

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Since its founding in 2004, Proterra has grown to become North America’s largest supplier of electric buses. The Proterra Energy division offers a turnkey electrification solution for fleets, including financing, charging infrastructure and maintenance. The initiation of the Proterra Energy business unit was around late 2017.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017. The company hopes to launch AWC in 2017. The first technology demonstrator was the compact A2H2 in 2004, which was already equipped with a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEM). There will also be wireless options. Direct current charging with 150 kW of power is the next step.

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