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An open-access paper on their results is published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. Among their findings: The estimated minimum fuel selling prices were $1.22/gasoline gasoline liter equivalent (GLE) and $0.94/GLE —Ou et al. The life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the two pathways were 11.2
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as ongoing confusion over low emission zones and diesel, the removal of key ultra low emission vehicle incentives and an overall decline in buyer confidence affected the market. The month saw growth for gasoline and battery-electric registrations, up 3.0% respectively. of all registrations in the first six months.
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executives outlined plans to provide a range of power technologies spanning diesel and natural gas engines to fully electric and hybrid powertrains. Over the past 100 years, our ability to innovate and adapt has fueled our success and we are confident we are on the right path to do it again at this critical juncture.
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million in AlternativeFuels Incentive Grants to 12 projects across the state. The grants, funded by a portion of the state’s annual utilities gross receipts tax, are intended to encourage new markets for alternativefuels, fleets and technologies across Pennsylvania. liter 400 HP engine. Talon Logistics Inc.
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