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Komatsu announces customer alliance to advance zero-emission mining; power-agnostic haul truck

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Komatsu is targeting a 50% reduction in CO 2 emissions from use of its products and production of its equipment by 2030 (compared to 2010 levels) and a challenge target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent Alternative Fuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. 2010 GM e-38 engine processor, calibrations via Fern at AFVTech. The “Gasser” CNG Hot Rod. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Electric steering. 4 10x33 Luxfer CNG cylinders, 10.4

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Lexus customises hybrids for Las Vegas show

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Lexus has pimped its range of hybrid vehicles as it heads to the 2010 SEMA auto trade show in Las Vegas this week. Tags: Lexus hybrid Las Vegas SEMA Show.

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UPS adds 48 more heavy-duty LNG tractor trucks to fleet; Westport HD System

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and Las Vegas, Nev., The Westport HD GX engine is certified and compliant to 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emission standards in North America. UPS currently bases its 11 LNG tractors in Ontario, from which they can make the round trip to Las Vegas on one tank of fuel.

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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The study, based on data from 2010 to 2015, estimates that 64% of these new cases of asthma occur in urban areas. Findings from the study: An estimated 4 million children developed asthma each year from 2010 to 2015 due to exposure to NO 2 pollution, which primarily comes motor vehicle exhaust.

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AFVTech Inc. Developing Dedicated CNG Hot Rod

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The vehicle will debut at the AFVI trade show in Las Vegas in May 2010. We are investing a lot of engineering time in this project, highlighting the technological advancements that we use in the Natural Drive Dedicated EPA Certified CNG retrofit systems. Kevin Fern, President of AFVTech Inc.

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Urbee Hybrid Is World's First 3D Printed Car

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This week’s 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas won’t be home to just ridiculously modified muscle cars and pickup trucks, this year’s event will have a few green vehicles out in force. Take the new Urbee Hybrid, a car its makers describe as the world’s first 3D printed auto.

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