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Mærsk Group exploring use of lignin-based marine biofuels; CyclOx and B21st

Green Car Congress

With an annual fuel bill of US$7 billion for vessel operations, the Mærsk Group continually considers ways to reduce its bunker fuel consumption. Greater efficiency is the primary way of achieving this; alternative fuels are another. Global Biofuel Potentials For Marine Engines (B21st report, Sep 2012).

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

There’s a second location in Corte Madera in Marin County. The freeway jaunt was to San Rafael, in Marin County, which meant open freeways, bridge crossings and a short test loop through town, where I showed off the car’s rocket acceleration to my son. Mercedes-Benz is rolling out its EQ models and that brand has huge luxury equity.

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July/August '06 - Activists Promote the Film, Ford Retreats on Hybrids

Plugs and Cars

Tell your local dealer you’ll buy a hyrid with a plug. A year ago Ford nabbed a significant endorsement from the Sierra Club for its limited edition Mercury Mariner hybrid (29/35 mpg - gasoline only) and a promise of 250,000 hybrids by 2010. Ethanol is the alternative fuels flavor of the month, and Ford jumped on GM’s yellow bandwagon.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. As consumers start to show a renewed interested in buying vehicles, the auto show is. Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Alternative Fuels to top Whats the deal with ethanol?

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