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Europe’s sightseeing buses are graduating from vegetable oil fuel to electric and solar power

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Tootbus is currently operating buses that run on hydrotreated vegetable oil but is adopting BEV and solar technology with VEV’s help. With such large vehicles in consistent operations, Tootbus has made efforts in recent years to decarbonize its business using cleaner alternatives. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Oil is holding us all hostage, economically and physically. Finally, it’s time to begin.

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Ground breaks on Washington West Coast Electric Highway

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When complete, the network will enable electric vehicle drivers to travel 276 miles of I-5 between Washington’s borders with Oregon and Canada. The transition from gasoline and foreign oil to alternative fuels, such as electricity, for transportation requires a huge first step—infrastructure.

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GE Oil Gas Awarded $400+M Contract for Gorgon Natural Gas Projects; GE Turbomachinery to Drive LNG Production and World’s Largest CO2 Injection Project

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Artist’s rendering of a GE Frame-7 gas turbine, similar to the units that GE Oil & Gas is supplying for the Gorgon project. billion barrels of oil (boe). In addition to natural gas supply for domestic Australian use, Gorgon is slated to contribute to meeting Asia’s growing need for cleaner energy. Click to enlarge.

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Aviat, Aviation Foundation unveil concept CNG-fueled single-engine aircraft

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The proof-of-concept Aviat Husky CNG, which flew more than 1,000 miles from Aviat’s headquarters in Afton, Wy., The only modification made to the engine, a Lycoming IO-360-A1 D6, was the installation of new pistons to increase the compression ratio from 8.50:1 29 July through 4 August).

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Vitol invests USD 50 mn in Sun Mobility to develop EV infra 

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A Bangalore based charging infrastructure provider Sun Mobility and the world’s largest biggest independent oil trader has announced an investment of USD 50 million in Sun Mobility to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure. We plan to install 500 SWAP Points in India by the end of 2022!

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

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Climate change is being driven by the burning of fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. Electric cars also contribute to better air quality in London and other city centres, making them cleaner and healthier for everyone. With a ‘real world’ range of 195 miles, this gives you a cost per 100 miles of £1.28. Great range.

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