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Green Motorsports: IndyCar Switches to Cleaner Cars & Fuel

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IndyCar , the organizers of an open wheel racing series based in the United States, best known for its Indianapolis 500 race, has made a commitment to be a leader in sustainable motorsports. This fuel consists of a blend of second-generation ethanol derived from sugarcane waste and other biofuels. Carbon Neutral Oil.

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EPA announces 2016 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners

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This could reduce the mining of ore which reduces costs, greenhouse gas emissions and waste. This technology could cut energy usage by 85 billion BTUs/year, waste generation by 8.5 million kg/year and carbon generation by 21.7 This plastic is net carbon negative. Dow AgroSciences, LLC of Indianapolis, Ind.

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Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act

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At the 2023 Indianapolis 500 on May 28 in Indianapolis, Indiana, all 33 cars will be running on Shell 100-percent renewable biofuel, using carbon neutral motor oil, and rolling on Firestone Firehawk tires made with recycled plastics. The 107th running of the 2023 Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 30.

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Four new corporate partners join DOE National Clean Fleets Partnership

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Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the new partners at Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since 2009, Best Buy has reduced its carbon emissions from fuel use by 21%. The Solid Waste division of Veolia Environmental Services maintains a fleet of more than 3,000 trucks, heavy equipment, and support vehicles.