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Used Car of the Day: 2007 Volvo C70

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That's right, this 2007 Volvo C70 has a six-speed stick. liter turbo, just 89,500 miles, the Premium Package, heated seats, a CD changer, all-weather floor mats, and apparently all maintenance is up to date. Today's UCOTD is a save-the-manuals special. It also has a 2.5-liter Oh, and as you can see here, the car is a droptop.

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EPA says methane emissions from natural gas production have dropped 36% from 2007-2011

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In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1 Field production.

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CDTi launches DuraFit line of replacement diesel particulate filters

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According to market analysis firm Power System Research, North American OEMs have produced an average of 250,000 heavy duty on-road diesel vehicles equipped with DPFs each year since 2007 to comply with Environmental Protection Agency requirements. billion in 2010 to $3.0 billion by 2017.

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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One of our first sustainable mobility solutions was a dual-mode Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) train, designed and developed by its Crespin site in France; the AGC was the world’s first hybrid train when it entered service in 2007. With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France.

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AIDA servicing evolving needs of the auto industry | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

AIDA has been operating a comprehensive sales and service network in India since 2007. Over the last 17 years, the company has offered tailored metal forming solutions and maintenance services support to both local and international clients in India. How important is preventive maintenance for your client’s processes?

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Propane Autogas fueling nearly 600 Nestlé Waters’ delivery trucks; about 30% of NA fleet

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With propane being domestically produced, it’s proven to have a more stable cost per gallon, while the fueling and maintenance infrastructures are much more cost effective than other alternative fuel options. —Bill Ardis, national fleet manager for the ReadyRefresh business unit of Nestlé Waters. The Ford 6.8L

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Blue Bird first to offer certified ultra-low NOx level for propane school buses; 0.02 g/bhp-hr

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NO x engines and emit less NO x emissions than one diesel bus manufactured before 2007. With the added bonus of federal and local rebates and incentives for alternative fuels, districts are saving up to $3,500 per bus annually on fuel and maintenance costs. g/bhp-hr—a new version of the Ford 6.8 HD-OBD LPG with Ultra Low NO x 0.02