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DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

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In phase one of the initiative, more than 700 units of EV/HVs from major international OEMs including BYD and Renault will be available on the app through cooperation with local leasing partners and drivers. We believe shared transportation is an integral part of the future of public transportation.

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Where to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

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But the travel search engine Kayak lists some attractive summer round-trip fares between the West Coast and Sydney starting at $770, with the best availability in August. Colombia South America — including Argentina where inflation has spiraled, and Peru where the sol has softened against the dollar — is another place to look for value.

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You Haven’t Seen Blue Until You’ve Seen San Andres

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Connecting with history The archipelago of San Andres and Providencia is more than 400 miles north of the mainland of Colombia, and closer to 100 miles east of Nicaragua, but thanks to a historical wrinkle that is still being ironed out, it is part of Colombia. Short-term rental options are also available through Airbnb.

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Fairbanks Morse Engine and Achates Power team up on opposed-piston engines

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Enviro-Design technology is available with the company’s Opposed Piston, FM-MAN 32/40 DF, and the Colt-Pielstick PC2.5/6 When equipped with Enviro-Design technology, Fairbanks Morse engines utilize pre-combustion chambers to reduce the quantity of pilot diesel fuel required for ignition. —Fairbanks Morse President Marvin Riley.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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State-level commercial EV infrastructure incentives are also available to businesses to help make up the shortfall of EV charging infrastructure in the US. Chile is the market leader in Latin America , with Colombia and Costa Rica also providing government incentives and targets to help their EV markets expand.

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MIT Report Finds Natural Gas Has Significant Potential to Displace Coal, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Role in Transportation More Limited

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Based on the work of the multidisciplinary team, with advice from a board of 16 leaders from industry, government and environmental groups, the report examines the future of natural gas through 2050 from the perspectives of technology, economics, politics, national security and the environment.

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This bike was specifically designed to bring transportation to low-income, rural areas

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“People need transport to go about their daily lives, but in rural areas the options are limited, if there are any options at all,” explained Johanna Vega, World Bicycle Relief’s Colombia Program Manager. Whatever the use, bicycles help people in rural areas pursue a better future.” Every Buffalo Bicycle has its own story to tell.