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Vale partners with Wabtec on ammonia fuel study and orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives

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The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean, alternative fuel to replace diesel. Among the advantages of ammonia is the fact that it allows the locomotive a longer range than other carbon-free fuels.

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SoCalGas contributing $500K to Sierra Northern Railway-led hydrogen fuel-cell switcher locomotive project

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The project was selected for funding by the California Energy Commission, which awarded Sierra Northern Railway and GTI nearly $4 million in March to fund the design and demonstration of the train in Sacramento, with the goal of creating a clean alternative to diesel locomotives.

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How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint — And Why It’s Smart Business

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If you try to live or run your business sustainably, you may have heard of a carbon footprint. But what is a carbon footprint exactly? Understanding your carbon footprint, how to reduce it and what role electric vehicle (EV) charging stations can play in it can help you achieve your organization’s goals for sustainability.

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Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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The clean diesel program’s goal is to improve air quality by decreasing emissions from diesel-powered transit bus and school bus fleets. The program supports projects that re-power or retrofit fleet vehicles to curb emissions; purchase and install idle-reduction technology; or purchase clean alternative-fuel fleet vehicles.

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Exclusive Greenius Coverage of Today’s Clean Tech Roundtable

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He went on to say that China has stepped up their auto requirements from 37 miles per gallon to 42 miles per gallon – compared to our own new CAFE standards of 25 miles per gallon to 39 miles per gallon. Norway is now pledging to become completely carbon neutral – not by 2050, but by 2030.

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California-to-Canada Hydrogen Road Rally Starts 26 May

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Organized by the California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Fuel Cell Partnership, National Hydrogen Association and US Fuel Cell Council, the tour will travel more than 1,700 miles and have 28 stops. Fuel cell technology is on the verge of becoming a practical alternative to burning gasoline.