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OptiFuel finalizing $2.6M DOE grant to demonstrate RNG hybrid line-haul locomotive

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million US Department of Energy (DOE) grant to demonstrate a pre-production Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) hybrid 4,300 hp line-haul locomotive. This new program, partially funded with the DOE grant, will allow pre-production testing at AAR’s Transportation Technology Center, Inc. g/bhp-hr of NOx, a reduction of 400 times. g/bhp-hr of PM.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. A dud from a company offering below-average maintenance costs may very well outpace the typical vehicle from a brand that’s known for pricey upkeep.

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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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By comparison, aboveground air concentrations for all measured cities averaged just 16 ?g/m Dr. Gordon says he plans to investigate sources of subway station air contamination, such as exhaust given off by diesel maintenance locomotives; whipped-up dust from the remains of dead rodents; and poor ventilation as potential culprits.

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Tesla Model 3 being considered for NYPD fleet

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In comparison, the base Model 3 RWD starts at $44,990, while the top tier Model 3 Performance starts at $58,990. . Granted, the estimated 250 Model 3s that the NYPD is looking to acquire is but a tiny fraction of the department’s overall vehicle fleet, but it is symbolic of a shift towards sustainability.

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US DOT awards $13.6M to 8 projects to advance fuel cell technology for transit industry

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This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets. The bus will operate in similar service to the American Fuel Cell Bus, allowing direct comparison. Tompkins Consolidated Transit Authority; ElDorado National; BAE Systems; Ballard Power Systems.

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European Court of Auditors finds 2/3 of EU-funded transportation projects underutilized

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The auditors also physically visited the co-financed facilities, and the operating and maintenance centres. For each project, the audit team met the relevant stakeholders involved in implementing the audited projects.

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LaunchPoint completing SBIR project on electromechanical valve actuator for fully variable valve system

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For example, the NO x reduction is predicted to be two orders of magnitude lower in comparison to a conventional SI engine with almost zero particulate matter emissions. Concept of valve implementation on 4-cylinder head. Source: LaunchPoint. Click to enlarge. LaunchPoint Technologies, Inc.

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