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Hertz introduces CNG vehicle rentals in US; Civics and Yukons

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Hertz will begin renting eight CNG Honda Civics and two CNG GMC Yukons at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City early next month. CNG is a cleaner-burning fuel, emitting up to 30% less carbon dioxide and up to 75% less carbon monoxide. Oklahoma City is serving as a pilot program for Hertz’s CNG airport rentals program.

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GM to use wind power for more than 50% of annual vehicle output from Arlington Assembly plant

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Arlington Assembly produces more than 1,200 vehicles daily, including the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe; GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. General Motors’ Arlington, Texas, Assembly plant will soon be able to build up to 125,000 trucks a year using wind power. million in energy costs annually.

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FPX Nickel establishes subsidiary to pursue large-scale, low-cost and permanent carbon capture and storage

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to pursue opportunities in large-scale, low-cost and permanent carbon capture and storage (CCS). Importantly, FPX will have the right to use any intellectual property developed by CO 2 Lock, further raising the potential for development of a low- or zero-carbon nickel mining operation at Decar. FPX Nickel Corp.,

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NYPD Adds 40 Altima Hybrid Patrol Cars to Fleet

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The Police Department also has 10 GMC Yukon Hybrid SUVs employed by NYPD Duty Captains for marked patrol. million fewer metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO 2 e) annually compared with 2006 levels. Additionally, police officers utilize T-3 personal movers in city parks, stadiums and beaches.

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Our EV warrior

Electric Auto Association

Mexican border to the Canadian Yukon and into Alaska. I discovered that in British Columbia and the Yukon, and also Alaska, you can actually find electricity easier than gasoline.” The second focus of Hall’s attention is working with municipalities attempting to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Our EV warrior

Electric Auto Association

Mexican border to the Canadian Yukon and into Alaska. I discovered that in British Columbia and the Yukon, and also Alaska, you can actually find electricity easier than gasoline.” The second focus of Hall’s attention is working with municipalities attempting to reduce their carbon footprint.

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