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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. However, we are prepared to wear that up-front cost because our commitment to reduce emissions has to be more than just words.

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CA targets off-road equipment for GHG reductions with $44M CORE voucher project

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The new $44-million voucher project is designed to accelerate deployment of zero-emission off-road freight equipment used at goods-movement hubs, including ports, distribution centers, airports, and rail freight yards by bringing the cost of purchasing such equipment down.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. California has buying power behind its proposed V2G mandate to the EV industry.

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Is Europe’s Nuclear Phaseout Starting to Phase Out?

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The event was abrupt and unceremonious, its time kept secret to prevent crowds from gathering amidst the first wave of Covid-19. says Darragh Conway , a climate policy expert at Climate Focus in Amsterdam. After all, the cost of renewables continues to plummet. France, naturally, backed nuclear power’s green-ness.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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Without hesitation, the reply is—The best luxury sedan they can buy. The wide and soft center console contains the gear selector, command wheel for the touchscreen, and buttons for the drive mode, auto hold, the seat climate selectors, the volume and channel selection wheels, and cup holders.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The hatchback secret–super storage Kia has a clever design that switches between the dual-zone climate controls and infotainment controls. So make sure to compare carefully the features and efficiency to determine which hybrid compact SUV to buy. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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As part of the Cold Climate Package ($640 option) there is a heated windshield and headlight washer jets, and a heated steering wheel. The four-zone climate control allows different settings for front and rear passengers on each side of the car. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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