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UPS to invest $130M in > 700 natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; > $1B invested in alt fuels since 2008

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UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018. UPS will deploy the new CNG vehicles on routes to utilize the new CNG stations as well as adding to existing natural gas fleets in other UPS locations including Atlanta, Ga.;

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US Public Transit Ridership in 2008 At Highest Level in 52 years; 10.7B Trips

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billion trips on public transportation in 2008, the highest level of ridership in 52 years and a modern ridership record, according to a report released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). in 2008, according to the US Department of Transportation. increase in 2008. Commuter rail increased in 2008 by 4.7%.

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MECA emissions inventory & air quality modeling shows potential benefits of national cleaner trucks initiative at CARB limits

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Applying the potential CTI strategy to the 2028 base year results in the following observations: By 2035, the entire continental US is in attainment with the 75 ppb 2008 ozone NAAQS except for San Bernardino County in California. ppb in the east (Atlanta, GA). ppb in the west (San Bernardino, CA) and 4.9

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Algae.Tec and Lufthansa sign MoU to evaluate potential of algae-oil based aviation biofuels

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Algae.Tec was founded in 2008 with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Perth, Western Australia. The Algae.Tec system combines closed control of algae production within an engineered modular environment and efficient downstream biofuel processing.

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DOE awarding $7+ million to four hydrogen and fuel cell projects, including fuel cell delivery trucks

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Private industry and DOE’s national laboratories have already helped to reduce automotive fuel cell costs by more than 50% since 2006 and by more than 30% since 2008. These projects include: Center for Transportation and the Environment ($3 million DOE investment): Based in Atlanta, Ga.,

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Australias Algae.Tec lists on the ASX

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Algae.Tec was founded in 2008 with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Perth, Western Australia. protein and carbohydrate biomass that can be combined to produce jet fuel.

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Get to Know the IEEE Board of Directors

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She has served as the IEEE Atlanta Section’s secretary, vice chair, and chair. She was one of three Georgia women honored in 2008 as part of the ninth annual Women of the Year in Technology Awards. She is set to speak at the 2023 IEEE Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit and Honors Ceremony , to be held on 5 May in Atlanta.

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