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New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE H2 fuel-cell bus achieves 350 miles of zero-emission range in a test demonstration for OCTA

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New Flyer of America announced that a test demonstration with a New Flyer 40', heavy-duty fuel-cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) achieved 350-miles (563 km) of zero-emission range. These results exceeded the 300-mile range performance target by 17% without refueling.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. The agency plans to commission an additional twenty-three (23) 40-foot Gillig buses by December 2019. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. As part of the electric offensive, Mercedes-Benz Cars counts on local emission-free vehicles.

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UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers

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Slashing gas storage facilities. Additional fees and charges added to electricity prices. On a good or windy day these produce around 20% of the UK electricity needs. What we have not done so well is to ensure that we have a solid base level of generation to supply electricity when there is no sun and no wind. Biomass 5%.

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ICF report finds California Low Carbon Fuel Standard can be achieved with modest changes in diversity of fuels

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Broadly, compliance is achieved through biofuel blending (with both gasoline and diesel) and through the deployment of advanced vehicle technologies that use natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen. 2019 and 2020). Click to enlarge. The LCFS market generated nearly 1.3 million excess credits by the end of 2012.

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12 Exciting Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2022

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The Great Electric Plane Race. Unlike the national air races of the 1920s, however, the Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race, scheduled for 19 May, will include only electric-propulsion aircraft. Cryogenic energy storage is a long-term method of storing electricity by cooling air until it liquefies (about –196 °C).

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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The same also applies to those with large families or individuals whose longest journeys are to the local grocery store. Whether you dream of owning a roadster or coupe, purchasing a sports car can leave a huge dent in your pocket. Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (an electric alternative). Road Test: 2020 Toyota Supra.

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