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Bi-fuel evolutions of the LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van; range extender engines run on LPG/biopropane and CNG/biomethane

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All of these fuels are available today and also offer 30-50% operating cost savings. Conversion costs are still in development but the target is for the system paying for itself in 12 to 18 months. Further savings are expected as biomethane and biopropane production volumes continue to ramp up.

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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for the Transit Bus Repower powertrain

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The Transit Bus Repower is a full-featured powertrain conversion of an existing diesel transit bus to a battery-electric bus. Transit buses are excellent repower candidates for a variety of reasons, including the wide availability of parts and experienced service mechanics. All Lightning products are available today.

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Eastern Pacific Shipping, OCI & MAN partner to develop methanol & ammonia as marine fuels; retrofits and newbuilds

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This means we have a responsibility to implement emission-lowering solutions available today while simultaneously developing solutions for tomorrow. In the meantime, developing ammonia-fueled conversion and newbuilding projects will help develop more mature zero-carbon solutions in the longer-term.

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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

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Audi believes there are a variety of viable alternative fuel solutions, including electric, but diesel is readily available today. Survey results also showed that 59% of 18-34 year old drivers said that if the cost of diesel fuel was on par with gasoline, they would purchase a diesel-powered vehicle. —Scott Keogh.

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Novelis and Henkel partner on advanced bonding technology for high-volume aluminum vehicles

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The first product to launch as a result of this partnership is BONDERITE M-NT 8453, the latest evolution in aluminum surface pre-treatments, providing a cost-effective adhesive bonding system for demanding vehicle requirements. The product is commercially available today and is currently being qualified with several global automakers.

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What Is Bidirectional Charging? Understanding the Benefits for Both Drivers and Businesses

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This conversion can happen within the charger or in the vehicle, depending on which device is equipped with a converter. Efficiently running this bidirectional conversion process requires smart-charging technology , which manages how and when the car takes or returns energy. This can further reduce your utility costs.

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Report finds says “negative emissions technologies” need to play a large role in mitigating climate change

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The committee concluded that the NETs available today could be safely scaled up to capture and store a significant fraction of the total emissions both in the US and globally, but not enough to keep total global warming below two degrees Celsius, the target of the Paris agreement. However, it is currently limited by high cost.