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UPS to invest $130M in > 700 natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; > $1B invested in alt fuels since 2008

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We strongly believe further investment in our natural gas fleet is a key element to help us achieve our long-term goals for reducing our CO 2 emissions. RNG yields up to a 90% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional diesel. Fort Worth, Texas; and Arlington, Texas. Plainfield, Ind.;

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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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The use of natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions six to 11 percent, according to the US Department of Energy. El Paso, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Kansas City, Kan.; CNG is made by compressing natural gas to less than one percent of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure. Columbia, S.C.; Phoenix, Ariz.;

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3 Challenges to Solve Before We Can Commute by Air Taxi

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In so doing, they could reduce travel times and greenhouse-gas emissions. Our North Texas (NTX) cohort was established in 2020 specifically to advance the technologies of autonomous flight and communications for AAM. As the helicopter was preparing to take off from Fort Worth for the first flight, at around 2 p.m.

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Clean Energy wins $10M, multi-year transit deal with New Jersey Transit

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The procurement includes rebuilding a large compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station, as well as additional garage modifications and the repair and maintenance of facilities through 2020. The fueling contract runs through 2020. The use of natural gas fuel also reduces greenhouse gas emissions up to 21%.