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General Dynamics NASSCO delivers 1st LNG-powered containership; christens first ECO tanker

Green Car Congress

The Jones Act-qualified ships will operate between Jacksonville, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. LNG-conversion-ready ECO tanker. The tankers will also have dual-fuel-capable auxiliary engines and the ability to accommodate future installation of an LNG fuel-gas system.

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What are the investment opportunities in the Alternative Fuel Corridor Program?

Setec Powerr

Alternative Fuel Corridor designations are now found in all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. High conversion efficiency and stable output current. Low installation time and cost. FHWA announced approximately 250 new designations nationwide based on nominations by state and local officials.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

White installed a solar system in his home by 1992, and when the next Category 5 hurricane struck in 1995, “We had back-up. An islander was importing them from Puerto Rico, and I bought one.”. Desiring to run the GEM on sunshine, White successfully installed a solar panel on its roof. It was a great island vehicle.

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ARPA-E to award $22M to 18 projects to accelerate production of macroalgae for energy and other uses; MARINER

Green Car Congress

Development of Techniques for Tropical Seaweed Cultivation The Marine Biological Laboratory team will focus on the development of a cultivation system for the tropical seaweed Eucheuma isiforme for the production of biomass for conversion to biofuels. exclusive economic zone, where year-round production is possible.

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