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Air Canada to conduct biofuel flight from Toronto to Mexico City

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The flight is supported by Airbus and is part of an environmental demonstration by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to coincide with the Rio +20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. At arrival , the aircraft will taxi to the gate with minimal delay, using one engine.

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Ford Expands CNG/LPG Conversion Capability to F-450, F-550 Super Duty

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Ford will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter F-450 and F-550 Super Duty are Ford’s latest commercial vehicles to get the alternative-fuel conversion option. liter gas engines to fleet operators such as Verizon and Schwan’s Home Delivery Service. liter and 6.8-liter

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

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There are numerous federal funding programs for EVSE, including the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit , which provides a tax credit for 30% of the cost of an EV charger up to $100,000 when the chargers are installed in eligible census tracts. For example, you can offer free or discounted rates for employees or taxi partners.

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Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

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In addition, these pure electric vehicles are often used where a conventional engine is banned as on lakes and indoors or where it is impracticable as with underwater vehicles. The “ Electric Vehicles—Land, Sea & Air Europe 2011 ” conference and exhibition will take place in Stuttgart, Germany 27–28 June.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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