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DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

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of diesels on the road are 2007—meaning they are equipped with at least a diesel particulate filter. For gasoline vehicles that make up about a quarter of all commercial trucks (Class 3-8), more than half (57.5%) of those in operation are 2007 and newer model years. For the largest commercial trucks (Class 8), 62.5%

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UCOTD: Seventh-Generation Honda Accord Coupe

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Today we bring you a seventh-car of unlisted year -- this generation ran from 2002-2007. The ask is $8,000 for this New Jersey-based ride. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter.

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Study finds road conditions in US states worsening in important categories

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The state highway systems in New Jersey (50 th ), Alaska (49 th ), Rhode Island (48 th ), Hawaii (47 th ), Massachusetts (46 th ) and New York (45 th ) rank at the bottom of the nation in overall performance and cost-effectiveness. Missouri, Maine and Kentucky round out the top five states. —Baruch Feigenbaum.

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Driving Dystopia: New York City Pushes Through Congestion Pricing Scheme

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.& New York actually introduced the premise of adding driving fees several years ago, with similar plans dating back to the 1970s. However, formal congestion pricing didn’t come up until former mayor Michael Bloomberg suggested taxing vehicles for entering the busiest parts of NYC in 2007. New Jersey Gov.

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KLM to operate regular biofuel-powered flights between JFK and Schiphol

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate a new series of biofuel-powered intercontinental flights in partnership with Schiphol Group, Delta Air Lines and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The flights to New York are the next step. KLM will run weekly flights from John F.

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Exelon to provide financing for 21MW of Bloom Energy SOFC projects at 75 commercial facilities

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Exelon Corporation will provide equity financing for 21 megawatts (MW) of Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) projects at 75 commercial facilities in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.

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How Philanthropy Became This IEEE Member’s Cause

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For his generosity, Dent received a New Jersey Outstanding Philanthropist Award this year from the state's chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The award recognizes achievements of citizens and organizations dedicated to making New Jersey a better place.