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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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To meet long-term greenhouse gas emissions targets as well as air quality objectives, the internal combustion engine will be further improved, being accompanied by the development and progressive implementation of breakthrough technologies, such as electrified propulsion. A stronger internal market and smart regulation.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $5,580,773 for clean-energy transportation projects including biodiesel production, power control electronics for medium-and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, and buydowns for propane vehicles. Buy-down incentives totaling $560,000 were approved for 35 alternative-fuel propane vehicles.

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Cummins chooses Hythane OptiBlend system for retrofitting dual-fueled power on drilling rigs

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Cummins has selected the OptiBlend Dual Fuel System from Hythane Company, a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perth-based Eden Energy Ltd to deliver an integrated solution for retrofitting dual-fueled power on drilling rigs. These blends were patented in 1990 for spark- and compression-ignition engines.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic EV

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An Impressive First All-Electric Car from Mercedes-Benz. In Mercedes-Benz speak, anything going forward with an EQ on the badge means it is only powered by electricity. Available in three all-electric versions: The base is the single motor, rear-wheel drive EQS 450+. Next is the dual motor all-wheel drive EQS 580 4Matic.

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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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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

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The motor-driven power steering was light-neutral in its feel, commanding the 205/55 Nexen NPriz all-season touring tires mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels (standard on our Denim trim level). inch color touchscreen for the rearview camera that has moving parking guidelines, navigation and the infotainment system. Clean Fleet Report’s.

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