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AUGUST 4, 2022

The company’s plan to decrease carbon emissions involves the possibility of purchasing low-emissions electricity from power sources such as hydro, wind and solar, as well as its own power generation from renewable sources. In 2021, Udokan Copper invested RUB 764 million (US$11.5 In 2021, Udokan Copper invested RUB 764 million (US$11.5

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), a part of Samsung Group, today are collaborating to design and develop ships powered by Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell technology. SHI aims to be the first shipbuilder to deliver a large cargo ship for ocean operation powered by fuel cells running on natural gas.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The Port of Oakland, California, has completed construction of its shore power (also known as “cold-ironing” infrastructure. Shore Power is a shore-to-ship connection that provides electrical power to the ship, thereby significantly reducing diesel and other air pollutant emissions from ships while they are at berth.

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JUNE 24, 2013

has added 1,900 lightweight, composite-body Reach vehicles from Spartan Motors , a division of Utilimaster, to its fleet. liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. In 2008, FedEx Corp. FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp.

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JULY 28, 2020

Octillion Power Systems, a provider of advanced lithium-ion storage systems for electric mobility, announced it has reached two milestones: 100,000 electric vehicles worldwide powered by its batteries and 2 billion kilometers driven. —Paul Beach, president, Octillion Power Systems.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has awarded nearly 700 grants across the US.

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JANUARY 16, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

The systems have been conceived as a complementary propulsion system, which produce effective thrust from existing winds, reducing the main engine power required and, therefore, delivering fuel consumption and pollutant emissions reductions of up to 40%. bound4blue says the payback period is under 5 years.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2021

Is Air Power Blowing Over the Horizon? Are wind-powered cars a possibility, or are they something that’s likely to stay in the realm of science fiction? Are wind-powered cars a possibility, or are they something that’s likely to stay in the realm of science fiction? The Potential of Wind Power.

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JULY 27, 2020

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory steps under which carriers are required to operate a fleet of vessels designed to cut emissions of carbon dioxide by more than 30% by 2025 compared with 2008. The IMO is also considering further reducing emission levels by 40% by 2030 and 70 percent by 2050.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

( earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. HHS has also purchased a totaled 2008 Chevy Silverado HD 2500 that will serve as a demonstration vehicle. HHS system on the test stand.

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MAY 4, 2018

The trucks—which will be able to travel between 500 and 1,200 miles and be refilled within 20 minutes, reducing idle time—are expected to be integrated into Anheuser-Busch’s dedicated fleet beginning in 2020. Rendering of Nikola Two in Anheuser-Busch livery.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Air Products is supplying hydrogen to power a fleet of more than 50 hydrogen fuel cell buses in operation at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games from 12 November – 19 December in Guangzhou City, China. Air Products has placed more than 120 hydrogen fueling stations in the United States and 18 countries worldwide.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

PECO is expanding its fleet with new natural gas and hybrid electric models. The fleet recently added two more NGV—Ford F350 pickup trucks modified to run on compressed natural gas. PECO is one of 50 utilities and other fleets in the program, which was awarded the $45 million competitive stimulus grant. PECO serves 1.6

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JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. The hybrid has also achieved comparable MPG performance with that of the same model powered by Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries but at a significantly lower cost, ALABC said. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

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JUNE 22, 2012

and Schlumberger have created Liquid Robotics Oil & Gas , a joint venture to develop services for the oil and gas industry using Wave Gliders, the first wave-powered, autonomous marine vehicles. Initial customer deliveries of the Wave Glider unmanned maritime vehicle (UMV) took place in 2008. Liquid Robotics, Inc. Wave Glider.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The project involves a fleet of electric vehicles based on the Chevrolet Cruze. The Cruze EV is equipped with a 31 kWh battery that generates maximum power of 150 kW. The demonstration fleet will be monitored closely to determine the amount of real-world range achievable by a vehicle of its size.

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JULY 29, 2010

Currently (2010), electrified products (only hybrids at this point) represent 1% of Ford’s global fleet. In 2009, Ford sold 4.817 million units worldwide, down from 5.532 million in 2008. Ford’s approach with its plug-in hybrid is to use the parallel power split architecture of its standard hybrids. Nancy Gioia.

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MARCH 29, 2010

The halfway stage has been reached in the three-year fleet trial of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid in the London area. Since August 2008, ten light-duty trucks equipped with hybrid drive systems have clocked around 265,000 km (164,663 miles) in eight fleets operated by customers. This would lower fuel consumption even further.

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JUNE 15, 2011

Virgin America launched CFM International’s advanced LEAP engine ( earlier post ) with an order to power 30 new Airbus A320neo aircraft. The airline also announced that CFM’s CFM56-5B will power 30 current technology A320s. CFM launched the new LEAP-X engine as a totally new centerline engine in 2008. billion at list price.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 26, 2022

The next two decades were the heyday of electrically powered cars, vans and trucks. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to tour the exhibit, where there were electric cars spanning 107 years. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. 2008 Tesla Roadster. Then along came petroleum and the refining of gasoline.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The new requirements include the transition of diesel-powered truck TRUs to zero?emission; Since implementation began in 2008, particulate matter emissions and resulting near-source health risk are almost 80% lower due to a combination of the current rule and federal emission standards for off?road road engines.

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Pollution Transportation California Emissions 259

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Duke Energy and FPL Group will begin this transition in the coming years with the goal that 100% of all new fleet vehicles will be plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by 2020. Through its subsidiaries, FPL Group collectively operates the third-largest US nuclear power generation fleet.

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APRIL 30, 2019

It estimates that as much as 20% of all electric vehicles worldwide will be powered by fuel cells by 2030. The EU’s fleet requirements for trucks call for a reduction of CO 2 emissions by 15% on average by 2025, and 30% by 2030. Headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden, the company was spun off from the Volvo Group in 2008.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Ford halted retail sales of the Taurus on the first day of 2006, shifting it to fleet-only availability until the final example built was sold to Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy on October 27, 2006. Power was rated at 153 horsepower and 185 pound-feet, and the transmission was a mandatory four-speed automatic. liter Vulcan pushrod V6.

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JUNE 29, 2011

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. In parallel, more and more electricity is being generated from solar and water power. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

The project will see BAR Technology’s WindWings—large, solid wing sails that measure up to 45 meters in height—fitted to the deck of bulk cargo ships to harness the power of the wind and reduce CO 2 emissions by as much as 30%. The number of wing sails can be tailored to the size of the vessel and the route it will take.

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JUNE 8, 2021

The Fourth IMO Greenhouse Gas study, published in August 2020, predicts that emissions could increase by as much as 130% by 2050 compared with 2008 levels. To reverse this trend the ships in use, the fuels that power them and the related infrastructure all need to change as the industry transitions to low- or zero-carbon maritime fuels.

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Clean Cleaning Fuel Market 186

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

In Cupertino, the truck powered the public-address equipment for the stage as well as a vendor booth, demonstrating the vehicle’s exportable power capacity. Ultimately, the trucks could act as backup power sources to shorten planned or unplanned outages and boost the electric grid when needed.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets. Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008.

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Honda EPA Miles Fuel 150

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MAY 7, 2011

A total of 1,076,350 alternative fueled and hybrid vehicles were made available in the United States in 2009, a decrease of almost 29% from 2008 that reflected market conditions during 2009, according to the recently released report “Alternatives to Traditional Transportation Fuels 2009” by the US Energy Information Administration.

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MAY 4, 2013

Progress Energy Carolinas submitted the combined construction and operating license application to the NRC in February 2008. The Harris site is well suited for new nuclear generation and has not been eliminated from our long-term consideration as a site to expand our nuclear fleet.

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MARCH 19, 2015

The order has operational directives for building and fleet management, electricity generation, water use, waste management and purchasing. Planning for agency fleet composition such that by 31 December 2020, zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) or plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) account for 20% of all new agency passenger vehicle acquisitions.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

A Foss Maritime Company’ Green Assist hybrid tug ( earlier post ) has joined the Foss fleet for the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, California. Foss partnered with Aspin Kemp & Associates and their affiliate XeroPoint to develop the hybrid power management system. Hybrid tug propulsion system. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 30, 2011

And I’m directing the Navy and the Departments of Energy and Agriculture to work with the private sector to create advanced biofuels that can power not just fighter jets, but trucks and commercial airliners. The fleet of cars and trucks we use in the federal government is one of the largest in the country. —President Obama.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

The United States used significantly less coal and petroleum in 2009 than in 2008, and significantly more wind power. There also was a decline in natural gas use and increases in solar, hydro and geothermal power according to the most recent energy flow charts released by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. 51 in 2008.

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