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ICCT updates US airline fuel efficiency rankings; Alaska stays on top, American on bottom

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The report, which covers US airlines in domestic operations in 2014, highlights a continuing gap in the carbon intensity of US carriers, and comes as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) meets in Montreal to debate proposals that will serve as the basis for future US regulation.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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California has experienced tremendous success implementing policies that incentivize innovation in business, technology and carbon reduction. The state has become the most energy-productive major economy in the world, moving up three spots from 2013 to 2014, while also reducing its carbon intensity by 4.5%. below their 2006 levels.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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As a visual and performance statement it naturally draws comparisons with the Cybertruck. But the future of Lordstown is looking very shaky , with missed production schedules and an embarrassing early recall. But by 2025 he intends to have three more vehicles on-sale including the Alaska ute. We’re watching on with interest.

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ICCT report assesses domestic fuel efficiency performance of US airlines for 2010; Alaska Airlines on top, Allegiant on the bottom

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It develops an efficiency metric that recognizes that airlines burn fuel to provide both mobility (measured in terms of passenger miles traveled) and access (frequency of service and number of airports served), allowing an equitable comparison between airlines. —Zeinali et al. NEXTOR study.

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US DOE Awards Second Phase of North Dakota Oil Production Study; Targeting Improved Recovery

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North Dakota is the fourth-largest oil producer in the United States, exceeded only by Texas, Alaska, and California. Higher production can be linked to areas with higher total organic carbon (TOC) content. Well azimuth, although relevant to the direction of principal stress, does not appear to be a factor affecting oil production.