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General Motors And Tengzhong Sign Definitive Agreement For Sale Of HUMMER

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Ltd (Tengzhong) have entered into a definitive agreement that will allow Tengzhong to acquire GM’s HUMMER brand. Tengzhong intends to purchase HUMMER through an investment entity, in which it will hold an 80% stake. General Motors and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co.,

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Oregon DEQ seeking public comments on implementing Low Carbon Fuel Standard before sunset in 2015

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The second phase—the rules for which DEQ is currently seeking comments—require the same parties to meet the low carbon fuel standards by supplying cleaner fuels in Oregon or purchasing credits from clean fuel providers.

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Fuel Systems Solutions Acquiring Productive Concepts International

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Fuel Systems Solutions , Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Productive Concepts International LLC—a vehicle modification and systems integrator for a variety of alternative fuel applications including hybrid, CNG, propane and dual-fuel diesel—for $11.1

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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Chevrolet is also making charging more convenient with a new Dual Level Charge Cord , which may eliminate the need to purchase a separate home charger. Chevrolet will also cover the cost of standard installation of Level 2 charging outlet for customers who purchase or lease a 2022 Bolt EUV.

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Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

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This is a common definition used by modelers and corresponds closely to what the public understands to be “oil.” particular, the speed of transition to alternative liquids is of key importance. Gorelick (2013) Peak Oil Demand: The Role of Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels in a Global Oil Production Decline.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. Using less fuel definitely contributes to reaching the goals of going green enthusiasts.

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NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) examined several topics related to fuel economy and advanced vehicle technologies. 52% of respondents said it didn’t matter to them how a vehicle saves fuel and reduces emissions. National Research Council.

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