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Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans deploys 6 plug-in hybrid pickups from XL Fleet

Green Car Congress

In order to advance its fleet electrification and emissions reduction goals, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) has deployed six new XL plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-150 pickup trucks to its fleet. The fund was developed to help public fleets incorporate cleaner fuels and technologies into their operations.

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Insight into benzene formation could help development of cleaner combustion engines

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That insight could also help the car industry make cleaner combustion engines. They believe that the finding could one day lead to cleaner combustion engines. Furthermore, equipping airplanes and the gasoline-powered component of hybrid plug-in EVs with cleaner combustion engines could help reduce CO 2 emissions. Zhao et al.

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At last, an EV fast charging site with shade, water, a windscreen washer, and even a bin

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Now, even EVs get to enjoy shade, water, windscreen cleaners and even a bin. The post At last, an EV fast charging site with shade, water, a windscreen washer, and even a bin appeared first on The Driven. Driers filling up their cars with petrol and diesel are used to the little things.

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Sun Joe’s 24V power cleaner uses any fresh water source at $59 in New Green Deals

Electrek

Well, is designed to pull its water from any fresh water source, meaning you can use it at the lake or in the driveway without a hose. The post Sun Joe’s 24V power cleaner uses any fresh water source at $59 in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek. Are you tired of the large size of pressure washers?

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Greenworks’ 24V electric pressure cleaner uses any fresh water source at $120 (25% off) in New Green Deals

Electrek

more… The post Greenworks’ 24V electric pressure cleaner uses any fresh water source at $120 (25% off) in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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SwRI engineers help develop post-refinery diesel treatment that overcomes soot/NOx tradeoff for cleaner burning fuel

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Although engine manufacturers routinely develop cleaner engines for new vehicles, older model vehicles continue to contribute heavily to pollution levels. The modified fuel reduces soot production without increasing NO x and without requiring engine design or calibration changes.

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Tesla discusses lithium refining facility’s water supply in Nueces

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The Nueces County community has voiced environmental concerns about Tesla’s lithium refining facility, particularly concerning its water supply. Tesla Giga Berlin also sparked water supply concerns from nearby communities in Grunheide. . Water Supply Concerns. Nueces vs. Giga Berlin Water Supply Concerns.

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