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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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Concentrations in some subway stations suggest that transit workers and commuters may be at increased risk according to US federal environmental and occupational guidelines, depending on duration of exposure. By comparison, aboveground air concentrations for all measured cities averaged just 16 ?g/m g/m 3 , followed by Boston at 140 ?g/m

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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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How to Save Money When Leasing a Van

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It’s also important to consider the length of your lease and any additional fees, such as insurance or maintenance costs. Shorter routes might move you towards some of the new electric offerings, which promise lower fuel and maintenance costs. However, don’t stop there.

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NAS: concerns remain about rail transport for energy liquids, gases; pipeline, maritime have more comprehensive safety system in place

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The committee noted in its report that it focused on the individual safety concerns for each of the three modes of transportation and highlighted the difficulties in making direct comparisons of safety performance. One reason, for example, is that some modes of transportation are not viable alternatives in some regions and for some shipments.

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3 Reasons Electric Fleets Are Driving the EV Market Forward

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Similarly, state and city officials are prioritizing emissions guidelines and mandates. Mandates and guidelines such as these are catalysts to the fleet electrification movement.

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PNNL study outlines requirements for grid storage, reviews four electrochemical energy storage systems: vanadium redox flow, Na-beta, Li-ion and lead-carbon

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In addition to outlining requirements for ESS and general guidelines for investigating technologies, the paper by Yang et al., In comparison, energy management, such as load shifting, requires systems of up to MWh or even GWh levels that are capable of discharge durations up to a few hours or more at designated power.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2.

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