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

Green Car Congress

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. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

One avenue to combat this crisis is a rapid reduction in carbon emissions from our daily transportation, one of the leading contributors of CO 2 emissions. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. EVs are game changers in the reduction of vehicle emissions.

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Caterpillar is putting MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul truck to work in Vale mine

Baua Electric

Mining company Vale is turning to Caterpillar to provide this massive, 240-ton battery-electric haul truck in a bid to slash carbon emissions at its mines by 2030. We are developing a portfolio of options to decarbonize Vale’s operations, including electrification and the use of alternative fuels in the mines.

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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent Alternative Fuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. The “Gasser” CNG Hot Rod. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds clear trend of increasing NOx with higher biodiesel blends with CARB diesel; NOx neutrality achieved by blending in renewable or GTL diesel

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NO x emissions results of biodiesel, renewable, and GTL diesel fuel blends, and CARB diesel fuel for 2006 Cummins ISM. Blending GTL or renewable diesel fuels with various levels of biodiesel or by using di- tert -butyl peroxide (DTBP) can achieve NO x emissions neutrality with the CARB diesel, according to their results.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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Aligning with New York City’s goal to reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid demonstration program will provide opportunities for both NYCDOT and the Port Authority to look into expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles in municipal and business fleets.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

The Union of Concerned Scientists documents that an ICE vehicle in Ohio must maintain an average of 60 mpg to equal the emissions used to produce what’s needed to run an EV for the same distance. Developing our US renewable energy capacity mitigates that risk, helps reduce the nation’s CO2 emissions, and addresses the climate crisis.

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