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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Lightning Hybrids , a maker of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), released initial results from emissions testing conducted by an independent testing facility in Colorado of two medium-duty trucks upfitted with the Lighting Hybrids system. Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid'

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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Power ranked for EV adoption overlap with states that had the most policies for scaling deployment of EVs and building charging infrastructure, according to a July scorecard by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland.

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Use These Exciting EV Charging Incentives to Fund Your Commercial Charging Station

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At the end of 2021, there were over 50,000 locations per Alternative Fuel Data Center. Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. Charge Ahead Colorado. The program is a joint effort of the Colorado Energy Office and the Regional Air Quality Council.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Colorado State University. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. University of Alabama.

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Vertimass licenses ORNL ethanol-to-hydrocarbon conversion technology; overcoming the blend wall with drop-in fuels

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Preliminary ORNL analysis in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado shows the catalytic technology could be retrofitted into existing bio-alcohol refineries at various stages of ethanol purification. Rapid aging shows catalyst durability at par with methanol-to-gasoline catalysts.

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

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Per the Alternative Fuel Data Center , there are a total of 258 rebates and 50 time-of-use programs across the United States. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. Black Hills Energy – Colorado. Black Hills Energy is a utility provider in Colorado. 240 volt, and new.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel is.

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