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Mexico proposes new heavy-duty vehicle emission standards aligned with Euro VI and EPA 2010

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Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) has proposed new heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, aligned with current standards in place in the rest of North America and in the European Union. The current limit values in Mexico are equivalent to Euro IV or EPA 2004 standards. Source: ICCT.

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Basic transportation, EV style

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That was back in 2004, when his father taught him how to ride his 1980’s-vintage gas-powered version. Javier had an immediate affinity with this dad’s ride, and it wasn’t long before he was zigzagging down the roads of his hometown of Tampico, Mexico. Javier Sainz became adept at riding go-karts when he was 8 years old.

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Dept. of Interior proposes more stringent regulations for offshore oil and gas well equipment

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The BOP equipment and systems can be the last defense against a release of hydrocarbons into the environment when all other forms of well control have failed, the text of the proposed rule notes. The cascade of multiple failures resulted in the loss of well control, an explosion, fire and subsequent months-long spill. 6A, ANSI/API Spec.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. I thrive in a mentoring environment that provides space for me to grow. Let’s meet the candidates. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. I thrive in a mentoring environment that provides space for me to grow. Let’s meet the candidates. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Global investment in renewable power reached $270.2B in 2014, ~17% up from 2013; biofuel investment fell 8% to 10-year low

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billion) were all in the top 10 of investing countries while more than $1 billion was invested in Indonesia, Chile, Mexico, Kenya and Turkey. Global investment in renewable power and fuels (excluding large hydro-electric projects) was $270.2 Additional to China, Brazil ($7.6 billion), India ($7.4 billion) and South Africa ($5.5

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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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The first technology demonstrator was the compact A2H2 in 2004, which was already equipped with a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEM). Another project is underway in Hobbs (New Mexico, USA). The 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC are decisive test environments.

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