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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

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In an effort to address growing traffic congestion and air quality concerns, UPS and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the deployment of an innovative downtown delivery pilot project using pedal-assist cargo eBikes and customized, modular trailers.

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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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High emitters occur as a result of breakage, mal-maintenance (performance modifications, rechipping, and/or after-treatment removal), and at end of a vehicle’s useful life. Livery fleets have changed significantly in the past decade, with many city fleets now featuring large numbers of hybrid and alternatively fueled vehicles.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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Shipping uses over 300 million tonnes of fossil fuels every year, producing 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N. Seen here near the port of Seattle, in 1962, the NS Savannah was the first nuclear-powered merchant ship.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. University of Washington, Seattle. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ). is likely to unveil a prototype plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as part of its company-wide focus on "electrifying" the car, GM officials said Thursday.

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