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

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on an RPM (revenue passenger miles) per fuel basis, due in large part to a 1% increase in average passenger load factor to 84% in 2014and higher seating densities (and greater passenger discomfort) on domestic flights. On average, Alaska has operated the most efficient US domestic flights for five years running since 2010.

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Perspective: Ending Oils Monopolya Blueprint for Mobility Choice

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Volatility hurts us too, for as we’ve learned the price of oil can rise sharply in a short period of time. This means our economic stability is at stake because of our reliance on oil. In fact, four of the last five recessions were started by an oil price spike. [

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September '06 - Tesla Roadster Unveiled, Electric Cars NOT DEAD YET!

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By mid August, the film had grossed over $1 million in its theatrical release, thanks in no small part to the great promotional efforts by members of the Electric Auto Association. Oil prices peaked once again at over $75 a barrel. The countdown to delivery begins.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA DE (2) SOLF (2) Sarah Palin (2) Smart Fuel Cell (2) TAN.L

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