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City of London Corporation bans diesel vehicle purchases for its business

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The City of London Corporation—the municipal governing body of the City of London—has banned the purchase of diesel vehicles for its business, in a drive to reduce public exposure to air pollution. The City of London Corporation’s remit goes beyond City borders.

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Toyota Joint-venture engine plant in China begins production of advanced four-cylinder engines

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that GAC Toyota Engine Co. The AR is an advanced engine that offers improved fuel efficiency despite its larger displacement, along with higher maximum output, cleaner emissions, and lower noise output. Production started in 2005, and cumulative production reached 1 million engines in 2009.

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New Study Shows Fleet Purchases of More Efficient, Lower-Carbon Vehicles Can Spur Major Decreases in Emissions and Fuel Consumption

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In the report, The Economic and Environmental Impacts of a Corporate Fleet Vehicle Purchase Program, the group examines the economic and environmental contributions of converting corporate fleets from gasoline to compressed natural gas (CNG) and hybrid vehicles. million vehicles.

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Suzuki and Intelligent Energy Showcase Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter in London Ahead of Fleet Tests in the UK

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Suzuki Motor Corporation nd Intelligent Energy jointly unveiled the Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter ( earlier post ) in London’s Living Room, City Hall, London.

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Air Products to increase supply of H2 to Marathon’s Garyville, La. refinery by 25 MMscf/day

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Air Products will increase the supply of hydrogen to Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO), at Marathon’s Garyville, La. Air Products commercialized its Garyville hydrogen plant in late 2009 and has been supplying hydrogen via pipeline to Marathon’s refinery since 1993.

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Accelergy Receives Grant from Pennsylvania for Feasibility Study on Coal-Biomass-to-Liquids

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Following the site selection and facility design process, the Alliance will request a formal grant from the Commonwealth to construct a demonstration plant and produce its cleaner fuel on a larger scale. The Alliance expects to complete the study in three to four months.

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Westport acquires Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB, European natural gas system supplier to Volvo Cars

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Natural gas technology is playing an increasingly important role in European automotive markets, where there is a longstanding interest in cleaner, more economical transportation solutions. We have seen steadily growing demand in Sweden, particularly from corporate and fleet customers.

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