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IHS Markit sees supply crunch coming for electrical steel; potential disruptor of OEM electrification plans

Green Car Congress

NOES is a direct material input used in electric motor manufacturing for both hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as in many low-power motor applications. Only 14 companies are currently capable of manufacturing xEV-grade NOES that meet global OEM requirements. Concentrated manufacturing footprint.

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NASA purchases Alcohol-to-Jet fuel from Gevo for Glenn Research Center

Green Car Congress

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has purchased Gevo’s renewable Alcohol-to-Jet fuel (ATJ) ( earlier post ) for aviation use at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH. Through testing initiatives, partners such as Lufthansa and the U.S.

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UPS to add more than 6,000 natural gas trucks 2020-2022; $450M investment

Green Car Congress

UPS plans to purchase more than 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks beginning in 2020 and running through 2022. That is why we intend for 25% of our vehicles purchased in 2020 to run on alternative fuels. Houston, Texas, and Cleveland, Ohio. —Juan Perez, chief information and engineering officer, UPS. UPS CNG Fueling Station.

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The Basics of Trailers: Types, Sizes, and Uses

Clean Fleet Report

They come in a myriad of types and sizes, each designed with specific tasks in mind. Each of these categories encompasses a variety of specific types of trailers, designed for particular tasks and needs. Their open design allows for easy loading and unloading, making them a practical choice for a wide range of tasks.

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Chicago Plugging Green

Plug In Partners

T hrough the leadership of Mayor Richard Daley , the City of Chicago has joined Plug In Partners with a big bang by committing to purchase 850 plug in hybrid vehicles. as well as the nation's center for environmental design and the manufacturing of components for the production of alternative energy.

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