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Shell Airflow Starship semi truck leaves San Diego on record fuel-economy run

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Truck driver Bob Sliwa hit the road on Thursday night in his carbon-fiber-bodied, diesel-powered semi truck, as he attempts to set a fuel economy record for big rigs by the time he pulls into Jacksonville, Fla., next Wednesday.

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Shell/AirFlow Starship hyper-fuel efficient Class 8 truck to make cross-country run

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This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. and ending in Jacksonville, Fla. Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. Active grill shutters (active based on temperature to maximize.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The project will be the next step in CTDOT's zero emission bus deployment program with the goal to minimize the carbon emissions of Connecticut's bus fleet. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority. The new route will serve a Park-n-Ride and a new Amazon distribution center that employs over 1,500 Jacksonville residents.

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