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Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

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Researchers at Georgia Tech have compared medium-duty (MD) electric and diesel urban delivery trucks in terms of life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO). The comparison controlled for improvements in diesel efficiency between 2006 and 2011. Credit: ACS, Lee et al. equipment).

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USDA providing $9.6M to create 9,000 acres of BCAP project areas for non-food energy crop production

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REPREVE Renewables, based in Georgia, also is the sponsor of the project’s accompanying environmental assessment. ReEnergy Holdings LLC, has three committed facilities dedicated to purchasing from growers in the project area. Producers interested in participating in the project areas should visit their local FSA county office.

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Ford to invest $1.8B in R&D in China

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When launched, these new conveniently-located outlets will provide basic vehicle servicing such as oil changes and other routine maintenance, making vehicle ownership even easier for customers. Ford also is making it easier for customers to experience the Ford brand and purchase a Ford vehicle by making it possible to buy a vehicle online.

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