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Oklahoma approves rebate program for vehicle CNG conversions, purchases and home fueling stations

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The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) approved a rebate program that enables Oklahomans to receive rebates for the purchase of a. vehicle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG); conversion of a vehicle to CNG; and for the purchase of a residential CNG fueling system.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Cost Considerations #1.

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Fraunhofer analysis finds battery-electric trucks have energy cost advantage over hydrogen trucks

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Electricity and hydrogen are the two key energy carriers for a low-carbon future, and hydrogen will play a vital role in industry, shipping and synthetic aviation fuels. The demand from European industry alone, for example steel mills, massively exceeds the total green hydrogen production capacity currently planned for the EU for 2030.

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J.D. Power, SurveyMonkey find automakers not making progress in persuading consumers to want electric or self-driving vehicles

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It was a little surprising to find consumer sentiment about self-driving vehicles and electrification has stayed flat, but it shows that consumers are really steadfast in their opinions about new mobility technologies right now, regardless of how close they are to being available for purchase.

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MEG expanding heavy-duty electric truck efforts; succsessful testing of mine vehicle

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In addition to the environmental considerations, heavy-duty electric trucks offer additional benefits such as reduced cost of ownership, as well as labor cost savings and increased safety by providing autonomous piloting in closed working environments.

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Quantum introduces new 400 Series high capacity ultra-light-weight natural gas storage system for commercial truck fleets

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Quantum says its composite tanks are the lightest in the industry, requiring less structure for mounting support, thereby increasing available payload. President Obama has proposed a credit equivalent of 50 percent of the extra cost of purchasing a natural gas-powered truck compared with one that runs on diesel or gasoline.

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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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The need for bringing down the costs of captured CO 2 and stimulating its potential uses, among them methanol production. Getting the right values directly affects consumer purchases and calculations, as CO 2 emission levels are frequently used by authorities to define the taxes to be paid by the vehicle owner. —Methanol report.