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BYD introduces Type A battery-electric school bus with V2G technology

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School buses can be charged overnight when energy demand is low, and clean emission free energy can be fed back into the classroom during school hours when the bus is parked keeping classrooms well-lit and students and teachers plugged-in. The 150 kW DC charging solution is available with high charging power and efficiency.

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Hertz introduces CNG vehicle rentals in US; Civics and Yukons

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In addition to having significant CNG fueling infrastructure across the state—approximately 70 existing or planned public stations—Oklahoma is also home to several of the top natural gas producers in the country, including Chesapeake Energy Corporation.

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Researchers Say Mix of Policies and Current or Near-Term Technologies Could Phase Out US CO2 Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Plants by 2030

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This global climate change problem becomes manageable only if society deals quickly with emissions of carbon dioxide from burning coal in electric power plants, they state. Readily available reserves of oil and gas are sufficient to take atmospheric CO 2 to at least 400 ppm. A first step is to remove fossil fuel subsidies.

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Ford to offer 2014 F-150 with natural gas option

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Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer in the US with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. GM offers a CNG bi-fuel option for its HD pickups (e.g., Upfits run approximately $7,500 to $9,500 depending on fuel tank capacity. Earlier post.).

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EnerDel introduces Li-ion pack for upgrading Allison NiMH-based hybrid buses

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The elevated energy rating provides longer life and more available power. These attributes, coupled with lower mass, delivers better fuel efficiency and longer range. The EnerDel system features 19 kWh rated energy (16.9 kWh usable)—more than three times the rated (>5x usable) energy of the original battery.

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Upcoming Mazda2 will offer new SKYACTIV 1.5-liter diesel

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clean diesel engine available in models such as the Mazda CX-5, the SKYACTIV-D 1.5 Consequently, ignition takes longer even when fuel is injected near TDC, enabling a better mixture of air and fuel. Diesel Emissions Fuel Efficiency' Mazda unveiled the 1.5-liter Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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UK launches accreditation scheme for clean vehicle retrofit technologies

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Manufacturers of abatement equipment need to get their equipment accredited before it can be added to the list of approved devices available to vehicle and Clean Air Zone (CAZ) scheme operators. Euro VI/6, based on the best available data and representative operating cycles. —LowCVP’s Managing Director, Andy Eastlake.