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GE Transportation expands locomotive diesel engine remanufacturing facility; demand increasing in part from compliance requirements for EPA Tier 3 standards

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GE is investing an additional $37 million in 2011 and 2012 in the existing plant to improve productivity, enhance processes and upgrade technology for a combined investment of $72 million in manufacturing in Grove City. Production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2012. and Fort Worth, Tx. during 2011 and 2012.

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Texas awarding up to $5.7M for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles

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A hybrid vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle with at least two different energy converters and two different energy storage systems on board the vehicle for the purpose of propelling the vehicle. Application deadline is 29 August 2012.

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Rivian seeks $80B valuation in confidential IPO filing

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Sources also stated that Rivian would seek an $80 billion valuation, which would make it the sixth-most valuable car company in the world, displacing General Motors with a valuation of $72.22 While the company has not finalized a location, Fort Worth, Texas, seems to be emerging as the frontrunner. Daimler is fifth with an $89.76

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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 l/100 km) during testing last fall on US Route 287 between Fort Worth and Vernon, Texas. Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc.

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