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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

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The result is a safer and cleaner fleet for the communities in which we deliver. Since 2016, UPS and ARRIVAL have been developing prototypes of different sizes, and the first vehicles are expected to be deployed on the road before the end of this year. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications. We are committed to providing smart, alternative fuel solutions for car buyers, and look forward to continue growing our eco-vehicle portfolio. kVA per liter.

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California Air Resources Board readopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, adopts regulation on alternative diesel fuels

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The program requires that transportation fuels used in California meet a baseline target for carbon intensity which is reduced each year. The Board also adopted a regulation governing alternative diesel fuels ( ADF ). The LCFS applies to liquid and non-liquid fuels. Alternative Diesel Fuels. 95.61 [ 1 ].

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. in 2016. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe.

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IMO selects DNV to investigate potential for LNG-fueled shipping in North American ECA

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In practice, says the IMO, this means that, within an ECA, ships must burn fuel oil of a lower sulfur content. Marine diesel engines installed on a ship constructed on or after 1 January 2016 will be required to comply with the more stringent Tier III NO x standard, when operated in a designated NO x ECA.

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Obama sets goal of reducing US oil imports by 1/3 by 2025; domestic and Western Hemisphere production, natural gas, biofuels, electric vehicles, fleet purchases

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Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. In fact, the Air Force is aiming to get half of its domestic jet fuel from alternative sources by 2016.

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United Airlines pledges to reduce own emissions by 50% by 2050; Trans-Atlantic biofuel flight

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To mark the pledgee, United will operate flight 44 today from its hub in San Francisco to Zurich with the carrier’s most fuel-efficient aircraft—the Boeing 787—via a blend of sustainable aviation fuel supplied by World Energy’s California-based AltAir Fuels.

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