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UCR study finds ultra-low emission natural gas bus exceeds federal and state NOx standards; as low as 0.0007g/bhp-hr

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In both cases, the NO x emissions were surprisingly low and 99% cleaner than the current standard and 99.96% cleaner than the 2004 standard. Pursuing RNG technology is a promising and visionary pathway for California and is recommended by UCR’s RNG research center.

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X PRIZE Foundation Aims to Launch $100M in Prizes Over Next 10 Years, Targeting 4 Key Areas

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X PRIZE’s Energy & Environment Prize Group intends to catalyze a new era of clean, renewable, cost-effective energy with minimal impact on the climate and environment. Areas of consideration include breakthroughs in climate change, water resource management, energy distribution & storage, clean energy, energy efficiency/use.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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billion in 2004 to $117 billion 2007 with the first three quarters of 2008 averaging 29% higher than 2007. Climate change projects had always had a stronger appeal to international investors than US investors. DB Climate Change Advisors are full service asset managers dedicated to investing in trends driven by climate change.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. GM Press Release ).

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