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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). Validating technical, logistical, environmental, and market solutions to accelerate the commercialization of BBC products.

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Mack Trucks introduces medium-duty Mack MD Electric; 2nd BEV in lineup

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The MD Series cab design features a short bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) measurement of 103 inches, an industry best. Designed with the heavy-duty quality of its diesel-powered counterparts, the MD Electric is available in 4x2 configurations featuring a sharp wheel cut for enhanced maneuverability in tight urban settings.

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Report: Toyota to make hybrid car parts in China to boost sales

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The BBC reports that Toyota is planning to manufacture key components for its hybrid cars outside Japan for the first time. “Rare earths and concerns about their supplies could very well have played a role in this decision,” Vivek Vaidya of Frost & Sullivan told the BBC.

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ARB fines 12 ocean-going shippers $476,750 for violating low-sulfur fuel regulation

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Reederei KG (Germany) - $55,500 Vessel name: BBC Arizona. (Hong Kong) - $78,250 Vessel name: Maersk Wolfsburg. Firon Shipping Inc. Cyprus) c/o XT Shipping Group - $68,000 Vessel name: Blue Diamond. Bockstiegel GmbH & Co. MK Shipmanagement Co., Tokyo) - $53,000 Vessel name: Ocean Seagull. Cosco Maritime Ltd. (UK)

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President Obama announces nearly $4B public-private investment in energy upgrades to buildings; $2B government commitment

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But we can’t wait for Congress to act. Working together, I am pleased the commitments to the BBC have grown from the initial $500 million and 300 million square feet that we announced in June at CGI America, to the $2 billion investment with over 1 billion square feet of retrofitted space that we are announcing today.

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Poll Shows Decline in UK Public Conviction About Climate Change

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Although some research among UK consumers has shown cynicism resulting from questions in popular culture and the mass media over the credibility of climate science and data, a recent poll for the BBC suggested that these events have had less influence on British public opinion than the cold winter. 3% said they did not know.

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Ford Fiesta ECOnetic wins ALD Automotive/Shell Marathon with 90.6 mpg US; benefits of smart driving techniques

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EcoBoost also took part, with drivers Paul and Doug Clifton, from BBC South, producing 61.93 Ford’s ECOnetic technology significantly assists the efficiency of Fiesta and FiestaVan models, by combining Start/Stop technology, combustion and calibration improvements, smart regenerative charging and revised gear ratios among other enhancements.

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