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CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

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Ballard Power Systems received an order for additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). Our hydrogen locomotive program has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from locomotive operations, supporting the transition to a lower-carbon future in the freight rail sector.

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6.8M gallons in new contracts for Redeem renewable natural gas

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The Kansas City region remains committed to displacing diesel fuel with cleaner-burning CNG. Recent vehicle replacements by the City of Kansas City, Missouri and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will displace an anticipated 5 million total gallons of diesel over the life of the vehicles.

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Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

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Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.)

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USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

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The electric buses will replace CTA’s oldest diesel buses and reduce greenhouse gases in communities that have experienced air pollution and other environmental health hazards, improving public health and quality of life. City of Lawrence / Lawrence Transit. Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.

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EPA proposes increase in renewable fuel levels for CY 2017

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The proposed volume requirements and associated percentage standards for are for calendar year 2017 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. EPA also proposed the volume requirement for biomass-based diesel for 2018. Biomass-based diesel. Biomass-based diesel. Source: EPA.

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SwRI to demonstrate use of electric vehicles as part of emergency power microgrid under US Army SPIDERS program

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demand, carbon emissions, and. The Fort Carson team, led by Kansas City, Mo.-based electrical power and. consumption at military. installations more efficiently, thus reducing petroleum. transportation costs.

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Smith Telemetry for EVs Launches at CV Operator Show

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The first Smith Telemetry systems in Europe will be fitted to the fleet of Smith Edison vans, being delivered this summer through the UK Government’s Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP). By offering all the required data at the push of a button, Smith Telemetry will make this testing process quicker and more efficient.